Description

The Fourteen Books of Palladius Rutilius Taurus Aemilianus, On Agriculture is a comprehensive guide to farming and agriculture written by the Roman author Palladius in the 4th century AD. The book is divided into fourteen chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of farming, such as crop cultivation, livestock management, and land irrigation. Palladius draws on his own experiences as a farmer and incorporates the knowledge of other agricultural experts of his time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including soil preparation, planting and harvesting crops, the care of livestock, and the use of tools and machinery. Palladius also provides advice on managing finances, marketing agricultural products, and dealing with labor issues. The book is considered an important historical document in the field of agriculture, providing insights into the practices and techniques used by ancient farmers. This edition of the book was published in 1807 and includes a translation of the original Latin text as well as commentary and annotations by the editor.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.