THE RURAL ECONOMY OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, AND IRELAND. By LEONCE DE LAVERGNE. Translated from the French. With Notes by a Scottish Farmer. In 8vo, 12s.
"One of the best works on the philosophy of agriculture and of agricultural political economy that has appeared."--Spectator.
DAIRY MANAGEMENT AND FEEDING OF MILCH COWS: Being the recorded Experience of MRS AGNES SCOTT, Winkston, Peebles. Second Edition. Fcap., 1s.
ITALIAN IRRIGATION: A Report addressed to the Hon. the Court of Directors of the East India Company, on the Agricultural Canals of Piedmont and Lombardy; with a Sketch of the Irrigation System of Northern and Central India. By LIEUT.-COL. BAIRD SMITH, C.B. Second Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. with Atlas in folio, 30s.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE FARM: A Series of Designs for Farm Houses, Farm Steadings, Factors' Houses, and Cottages. By JOHN STARFORTH, Architect. Sixty-two Engravings. In medium 4to, L2, 2s.
"One of the most useful and beautiful additions to Messrs Blackwood's extensive and valuable library of agricultural and rural economy."--Morning Post.
THE YESTER DEEP LAND-CULTURE: Being a Detailed Account of the Method of Cultivation which has been successfully practised for several years by the Marquess of Tweeddale at Yester. By HENRY STEPHENS, Esq., F.R.S.E., Author of the 'Book of the Farm.' In small 8vo, with Engravings on Wood, 4s. 6d.
A MANUAL OF PRACTICAL DRAINING. By HENRY STEPHENS, F.R.S.E., Author of the 'Book of the Farm.' Third Edition, 8vo, 5s.
A CATECHISM OF PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE. By HENRY STEPHENS, F.R.S.E., Author of the 'Book of the Farm,' &c. In crown 8vo, with Illustrations, 1s.
HANDY BOOK ON PROPERTY LAW. By LORD ST LEONARDS. The Seventh Edition. To which is now added a Letter on the New Laws for obtaining an Indefeasible Title. With a Portrait of the Author, engraved by HOLL. 3s. 6d.
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THE PLANTER'S GUIDE. By SIR HENRY STEUART. A New Edition, with the Author's last Additions and Corrections. 8vo, with Engravings, 21s.
STABLE ECONOMY: A Treatise on the Management of Horses. By JOHN STEWART, V.S. Seventh Edition, 6s. 6d.
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ADVICE TO PURCHASERS OF HORSES. By JOHN STEWART, V.S. 18mo, plates, 2s. 6d.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE CULTIVATION OF THE GRAPE VINE. By WILLIAM THOMSON, Gardener to His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, Dalkeith Park. Fifth Edition. 8vo, 5s.
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THE CHEMISTRY OF VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY. By Dr J. G. MULDER, Professor of Chemistry in the University of Utrecht. With an Introduction and Notes by Professor JOHNSTON. 22 Plates. 8vo, 30s.
THE MOOR AND THE LOCH. Containing Minute Instructions in all Highland Sports, with Wanderings over Crag and Correi, Flood and Fell. By JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq. Third Edition. 8vo, with Illustrations, 12s. 6d.
SALMON-CASTS AND STRAY SHOTS: Being Fly-Leaves from the Note-Book of JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq., Author of 'The Moor and the Loch,' &c. Second Edition. Fcap. 8vo, 5s.
COQUET-DALE FISHING SONGS. Now first collected by a North-Country Angler, with the Music of the Airs. 8vo, 5s.
THE ANGLER'S COMPANION TO THE RIVERS AND LOCHS OF SCOTLAND. By T. T. STODDART. With Map of the Fishing Streams and Lakes of Scotland. Second Edition. Crown 8vo, 3s. 6d.
"Indispensable in all time to come, as the very strength and grace of an angler's tackle and equipment in Scotland, must and will be STODDART'S ANGLER'S COMPANION."--Blackwood's Magazine.
RELIGION IN COMMON LIFE: A Sermon preached in Crathie Church, October 14, 1855, before Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Albert. By the REV. JOHN CAIRD, D.D. Published by Her Majesty's Command. Bound in cloth, 8d. Cheap Edition, 3d.
SERMONS. By the REV. JOHN CAIRD, D.D., Professor of Divinity in the University of Glasgow, and one of Her Majesty's Chaplains for Scotland. In crown 8vo, 5s. This Edition includes the Sermon on 'Religion in Common Life,' preached in Crathie Church, Oct. 1855, before Her Majesty the Queen and the late Prince Consort.
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THE BOOK OF JOB. By the late REV. GEORGE CROLY, LL.D., Rector of St Stephen's, Walbrook. With a Memoir of the Author by his SON. Fcap. 8vo, 4s.
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