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A06926 The English husbandman. The first part: contayning the knowledge of the true nature of euery soyle within this kingdome: how to plow it; and the manner of the plough, and other instruments belonging thereto. Together with the art of planting, grafting, and gardening after our latest and rarest fashion. A worke neuer written before by any author: and now newly compiled for the benefit of this kingdome. By Garuis Markham; English husbandman. Part 1 Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. 1613 (1613) STC 17355; ESTC S112063 130,486 198

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