9780666244727 - Jacobi Vanierii Prædium Rusticum (Classic Reprint) de Vanière, Jacques (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a treatise on the cultivation and upkeep of an economically and aesthetically pleasing homestead within the framework of tried and true methods from the past. The author's approach is informed by a fervent passion for the rural life and a deep understanding of the classical literary tradition. Situated within the canon of the Hesiodic tradition, the author does not merely instruct, but rather celebrates the art of country living as a virtuous ideal. The text is replete with practical agricultural advice on the selection of appropriate livestock, the cultivation of vineyards, and the stewardship of woodland, all grounded in the time-tested wisdom of centuries. The author emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship, recommending that ponds and forests be preserved to ensure the long-term flourishing of crops and animals. Their insights into the integration of agriculture and horticulture with natural ecosystems remain highly relevant today, making this book an invaluable guide for contemporary homesteaders and a fascinating historical document for all readers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.