Modern Agriculture, Or, The Present State of Husbandry in Great Britain: Including an Account of the Best Modes of Cultivation Practised Throughout the Island, the Obstacles to Further Improvements, and the Means by which These May be Most Effectually Removed, Zväzok 3A. Neill, 1796 - 3 strán (strany) |
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