Each of the four books is written in the form of a conversation between Cono, Rigo, Metella, and Hermes. The second book about Gardens, Orchards, and Woods details a conversation between Thrasybulus, Marius, and Julia. Hipoconus, Euphorbus, Hedio, and Eumaeus art the participants in the third book's conversation on Feeding, Breeding, and Curing of Cattell. Finally, Pullarius, Mellisseus, Chenoboscus, and Piscinarius discuss Poultrie, Fowle, Fish, and Bees in the fourth book. This authorial technique is quite effective.
Marginal notes are also available to enable the reader to access the information more easily.
The work concludes with a listing of the Old English Rules for Purchasing Land.