A history of Irish farming, 1750-1950
By: Jonathan Bell & Mervyn Watson.
Contributors: Watson, Mervyn.
Publisher: Four Courts Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Dublin; Portland, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9781846820960
Subjects: Agriculture -- Ireland -- History.
Description: The changing methods of crop and livestock production during the 'Age of Improvement' in Ireland, and some of the ways in which they shaped rural society and the landscape. It shows how sensible farmers were, in developing systems and techniques that fitted their resources, or lack of them, making Ireland a major agricultural producer, and overcoming huge environmental and social obstacles to ensure the survival of millions of people. -- Publisher description
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-335) and index.