Manuscript notes throughout.
It includes information on gardens, plants, trees, soil, cattle, and bee-keeping. While there is little that is new in this work, it was very popular and remained as an authority until the eighteenth century. The book contains very practical information for many aspects involved in running a farm, and advice for troubleshooting when things go wrong. The book is divided into twelve parts. The first part discusses the proper location for a manor, villa, or farm.