Good Pastures
Some Memories of Farming Fifty Years Ago

Originally published in 1944, this book provides a highly readable account of agricultural life in the Towcester, Northamptonshire area fifty years before publication.

T. Bedford Franklin (Author)

9781107586635, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 December 2015

84 pages
12.5 x 18 x 0.4 cm, 0.91 kg

Originally published in 1944, this book provides a highly readable account of agricultural life in the Towcester, Northamptonshire area fifty years prior to the time of publication. The text was based upon notes kept by the author's father and the memories of the author regarding the various operations described. Illustrative figures are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British farming and the history of agriculture.

Preface
1. Introductory
2. A very little geology
3. The country scene
4. Father and his farm
5. The farm workers
6. Weeds
7. Making a new pasture
8. Renovating an old pasture
9. Stocking the larder
10. Getting the bedding ready
11. The new arrivals
12. Wintering in the yards
13. Horses
14. Sheep
15. Repairs
16. Spring cleaning the pastures
17. Summer in the pastures
18. Fat stock
19. Keeping the land in good heart
20. 'Tout casse, tout lasse, tout passe'.

Subject Areas: Earth sciences [RB]