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The American Orchardist, or, A practical treatise on the culture and management of apple and other fruit trees, with observations on the diseases to which they are liable, and their remedies. To which is added the most approved method of manufacturing and preserving cider, and also wine from apple juice and currants. Adapted to the use of American farmers, and all lovers and cultivators of fine fruit
by James Thacher
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good+
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Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
'Second edition, much improved'. Good+ hardcover. Brown paper over boards backed with black leather, gilt titles on spine. Clean, scuffed covers; two names written on rear cover in ink (quite small); moderate edge wear; tightly bound; owner name on prelim pp and on title page (all small); clean interior but for foxing, some age darkening; leaves remain supple. 12mo (18 cm), 236 pp. See, OCLC #3663160. Lists and discusses dozens of varieties now little-known, including: American Gloria Mundi, American pippin, Black apple, Catline, Maiden's blush, Quince apple, Raritan sweeting, Spitszenburgh, Vanwinkle, and many others.
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- Madden Books
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- 19764
- Title
- The American Orchardist, or, A practical treatise on the culture and management of apple and other fruit trees, with observations on the diseases to which they are liable, and their remedies. To which is added the most approved method of manufacturing and preserving cider, and also wine from apple juice and currants. Adapted to the use of American farmers, and all lovers and cultivators of fine fruit
- Author
- James Thacher
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Plymouth, MA: Ezra Collier
- Date Published
- 1825
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- AMERICANA; COLLECTIBLE; COLLECTABLE; APPLES; FARMING; CIDER; FRUITS; VEGETABLES; TREES; PRUNING; FRUIT-CULTURE; MAINE; MASSACHUSETTS; NEW ENGLAND; HEIRLOOM; VARITIES; GRAFTING; APRICOTS; PEACHES; PEARS; GRAPES; VARIETALS; QUINCE; PLUMS; CHERRY; CHERRIES;
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- Nature; Agriculture; History;
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Madden Books
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Brattleboro, Vermont
About Madden Books
I am a book collector and seller with many years experience. My particular areas of interest are politics, history, law, economics, labor and sociology. I also collect and sell Vermont and New England books, pamphlets, ephemera and magazines. I have a large selection of mysteries and detective books. I have general stock of literature, sciences, arts, world and regional politics & history.
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- 12mo
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- Good+
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- Spine
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- Title Page
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