Holkham: Its Agriculture, Etc. (1817)

Holkham: Its Agriculture, Etc. is a book written by Edward Rigby and published in 1817. The book provides a detailed account of the agricultural practices and land management techniques employed on the Holkham Estate in Norfolk, England. The Holkham Estate was owned by Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester, and was known for its innovative and progressive farming methods. Rigby's book covers a range of topics related to agriculture, including crop rotation, soil management, animal husbandry, and the use of agricultural machinery. He also provides an overview of the various crops grown on the estate, including wheat, barley, turnips, and clover. Additionally, the book includes descriptions of the estate's buildings, gardens, and parklands, as well as its social and economic history.Overall, Holkham: Its Agriculture, Etc. is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture and land management in England during the early 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the practices and techniques used on one of the most innovative and successful agricultural estates of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.