About this title: William Cobbett (1763-1835) was at various times a soldier, a farmer, a radical activist and politician, and a journalist. At a time when the Industrial Revolution was dramatically changing the face of rural Britain, Cobbett was constantly concerned with improving the living conditions of the labouring classes. First published in 1821 as a series of pamphlets that sold over 30,000 copies, Cottage Economy demonstrates Cobbett's philosophy that the labourer should be taught industry, sobriety, frugality and 'the duty of using his best exertions for the rearing of his family'. With practical ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Applewood Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781429012775ISBN:1429012773
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Chelsea Green
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781933392257ISBN:1933392258
Description: Very Good. 1933392258 New York Times Editorial Board William Cobbett wrote Cottage Economy with the twofold aim of instructing country laborers in the arts of "brewing beer, making bread, keeping cows, pigs, bees, ewes, poultry, rabbits and other matters" and promoting his personal philosophy of self-sufficiency, which he viewed as the foundation of family happiness. First published in the 1820s, Cottage Economy has enjoyed classic status ever since. For anyone in search of what Cobbett called ... read more
Binding: Unknown Binding
Publisher: Chivers
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780855940461ISBN:0855940468
Description: Good. Hardback complete with dustcover, unclipped. rest Pencil marks on front endpaper; foxing to edges of pages, visible when book closed; else All in good condition; read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: VEREY & VON KANITZ PUBLISHING Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780953832507ISBN:0953832503
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 224 pages. (224 pages) the author purposes to show that the large part of food for a family can be raised from a quarter of an acre. 1d. edition new ed (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cosimo Inc
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781602068094ISBN:1602068097
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Binding: Unknown Binding
Publisher: Chivers
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780855940461ISBN:0855940468
Description: Good. The edge of this book are brown according to the age. Cover type-This book is a hardcover copy. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Unknown
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780217193870ISBN:0217193870
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: General Books LLC
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780217925549ISBN:0217925545
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781108004077ISBN:1108004075
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 10.24 by.43 inches. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing)(196 pages) first published in 1821, cottage economy performs timelessly as the quintessential guide to self-sufficiency. throughout the course of his life, cobbett (1763-1835) was constantly concerned with improving the living conditions of the labouring classes. performing timelessly as the quintessential guide to self-sufficiency, cottage economy (1821) provided practical instructions to ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781108004077ISBN:1108004075
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Peter Davies
Date Published: 1926
Description: VG- in None jacket. 1926 Peter Davies Hardcover / No dust jacket. Book is in great condition. Green boards have minimal edge and corner wear. Spine is clean with bright gilt. Spine ends are softened. Front pastedown has a bookplate from a university library. No other library markings are noted. FFE has a scuff from bookplate glue. Pages are clean with some age tone. Binding is solid. A very nice copy. read more
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