Agriculture And Rural Economy Of France, Belgium, Holland, And Switzerland

The book ""The Agriculture and Rural Economy of France, Belgium, Holland, and Switzerland: From Personal Observation"" by Henry Colman was published in 1848. The author, who was an American agriculturalist, wrote this book after his extensive travels and observations of the agricultural practices and rural economy of these European countries. The book provides a detailed account of the agricultural and rural practices of France, Belgium, Holland, and Switzerland, including the methods of cultivation, livestock rearing, and the use of fertilizers. The author also discusses the different types of crops grown in these countries and their respective yields. Apart from agriculture, the book also sheds light on the rural economy of these countries, including the different industries and trades that were prevalent in the rural areas. The author provides an insightful analysis of the economic conditions of the rural population, their standard of living, and the various social and cultural factors that influenced their way of life. Overall, ""The Agriculture and Rural Economy of France, Belgium, Holland, and Switzerland: From Personal Observation"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture and rural economy in Europe during the mid-19th century.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.