A Practical Treatise on Planting; And the Management of Woods and Coppices by S. H. Esq.
A Practical Treatise on Planting; And the Management of Woods and Coppices by S. H. Esq.

Author: SAMUEL. HAYES

Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions

Published: 2018-04-19

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781379827528

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Medical theory and practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases, their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology, agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even cookbooks, are all contained here. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library N022062 S. H. = Samuel Hayes. The titlepage is engraved. With a final advertisement leaf. Dublin: printed by Wm. Sleater; and sold by Allen & West, London, 1794. ix, [3],189, [3]p., plates.: ill.; 8°

A Practical Treatise on Planting; and the Management of Woods and Coppices
A Practical Treatise on Planting; and the Management of Woods and Coppices

Author: Samuel Hayes

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781230195100

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1794 edition. Excerpt: ...such regulations were wanting is a melancholy truth, too evident to every person who travels through this kingdom, and consequently sees what tracts of wood have been laid waste by tenants for life of all descriptions, who so far from leaving reserves, are seldom at the pains even of fencing up the young coppice, for the advantage of their successors.--Amongst many other instances, I am sorry, I am obliged to state, that I have been eye-witnesses to the fall of nearly two hundred acres of beautiful well growing oak, in a romantic valley, on the fee lands of To be enabled to pursue this excellent method, the utmost care mould be observed in felling coppices in such a manner, as may ensure of Glandclough in the county of Wicklow, three times within the space of twenty-four years--the produce of each sale to the several Archbishops never exceeded one hundred pounds, and as I am informed, amounted once only to fifty pounds, or five shillings per acre for a coppice, which had it only been preserved for the same number of years, though not containing a single reserve of a former growth, would have produced thirty pounds per acre at the lowest valuation, or fix thousand pounds in placeoi fifty. I am far from wishing that any individual or body of men, and least of all at this time, that the church should be deprived of the smallest portion of their rights and property, but I am certain, that means might be devised to remedy this evil, without any such consequence: the value of those woods, which belong to tenants for life, corporate bodies, &c. and such as are not fit for a general fall, might be taken at fiated periods, and the amount of the whole, or such reserves as shall be required to stand, together with interest from that time, ..

Trees in Towns and Cities
Trees in Towns and Cities

Author: Mark Johnston

Publisher: Windgather Press

Published: 2015-08-31

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1909686654

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This is the first book on the history of trees in Britain’s towns and cities and the people who have planted and cared for them. It is a highly readable and authoritative account of the trees in our urban landscapes from the Romans to the present day, including public parks, private gardens, streets, cemeteries and many other open spaces. It charts how our appreciation of urban trees and woodland has evolved into our modern understanding of the many environmental, economic and social benefits of our urban forests. A description is also given of the various threats to these trees over the centuries, such as pollution damage during the Industrial Revolution and the recent ravages of Dutch elm disease. Central and local government initiatives are examined together with the contribution of civic and amenity societies. However, this historical account is not just a catalogue of significant events but gives a deeper analysis by exploring fundamental issues such as who owned those treed landscapes, why they were created and who had access to them. The book concludes with the fascinating story of how trees have contributed to efforts to improve urban conditions through various ‘visions of urban green’ such as the model villages, garden cities, garden suburbs and the new towns. Studies in garden and landscape history have often been preoccupied with those belonging to the rich and powerful. This book focuses particularly on working people and the extent to which they have been able to enjoy urban trees and greenspace. It will appeal to a general readership, especially those with an interest in garden history, heritage landscapes and the natural and built environment. Its meticulous referencing will also ensure it is much appreciated by students and academics pursuing further reading and research. It is written by an internationally renowned arboriculturist who combines a passion for trees with a sound understanding of British social and cultural history.

The Country House Library
The Country House Library

Author: Mark Purcell

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0300248687

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Beginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustrated book presents a complete survey of British and Irish country house libraries. Replete with engaging anecdotes about owners and librarians, the book features fascinating information on acquisition bordering on obsession, the process of designing library architecture, and the care (and neglect) of collections. The author also disputes the notion that these libraries were merely for show, arguing that many of them were profoundly scholarly, assembled with meticulous care, and frequently used for intellectual pursuits. For those who love books and the libraries in which they are collected and stored, The Country House Library is an essential volume to own.