Fiue hundred pointes of good husbandrie by Thomas Tusser
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"Fiue Hundred Pointes of Good Husbandrie" by Thomas Tusser is a practical guide to agriculture and household management written in the late 16th century. This work serves as both an instructional manual and a reflection of the agrarian practices of Tusser's time, offering insights into the duties of a husbandman (farmer) and a housewife. Its content is likely aimed at rural audiences seeking to improve their farming techniques and household efficiency through
detailed lessons and wisdom. The opening of the book introduces readers to its structure and purpose, emphasizing the importance of understanding and connecting agricultural practices with household management. It lays the groundwork for the topics to be covered in subsequent chapters, including guidance on seasonal farming tasks, the significance of thrift, and the virtuous conduct expected from both husbands and wives. The use of verses aims to make the lessons memorable and accessible, highlighting the social customs of the time and Tusser’s belief in the moral underpinnings of good husbandry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tusser, Thomas, 1524?-1580 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Herrtage, Sidney J. H. (Sidney John Hervon) |
| Editor | Payne, William H. |
| LoC No. | 34012077 |
| Title | Fiue hundred pointes of good husbandrie |
| Alternate Title | Five hundred points of good husbandry |
| Alternate Title | 500 points of good husbandry |
| Credits | Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Home economics |
| Subject | Agriculture -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | English language -- Terms and phrases -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | English language -- Provincialisms -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51764 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2956 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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