Beatson, Alexander New system of cultivation London 1820
Beatson, Major General Alexander. A new system of cultivation, without lime, or dung, or summer fallows, as practised by Knowle Farm, in the county of Sussex. London: printed by W. Bulmer and W. Nicol; and sold by G. and W. Nicol; and by J. Booth, 1820. xv(1), 163 pp. + four engraved plates. 8vo, original grey boards, recent paper spine and label. First edition. Beatson served for many years with the East India Company, and saw action in the campaign against Tippoo Sultaun; he was later appointed governor of St. Helena. After his retirement, he devoted his attention to running a farm near Tunbridge Wells, where he conducted numerous agricultural experiments, as described in this volume. With four engraved plates, of newly-invented farming implements, a clay kiln, and Indian ploughs. A nice uncut copy. Perkins 137 (second edition of 1821).
£150
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