Fiue Hundred Pointes of Good Husbandrie by Thomas Tusser

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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
Note Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary "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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Apr 2, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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