Tracked shipping to Austria with premium packaging for just 3,99 € 

Ship to
Austria
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada The Farming Diaries of Thomas Pinniger, 1813-1847 (74) (Wiltshire Record Society)
Type
Physical Book
Illustrated by
Publisher
Author
Year
2021
Language
English
Pages
586
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm
Weight
0.95 kg.
ISBN13
9780901333513
Categories

The Farming Diaries of Thomas Pinniger, 1813-1847 (74) (Wiltshire Record Society)

Alan Wadsworth (Illustrated by) · Hobnob Press · Hardcover

The Farming Diaries of Thomas Pinniger, 1813-1847 (74) (Wiltshire Record Society) - Wadsworth, Alan

New Book Imported to Austria
Delivery: 02 Jul - 06 Jul Shipping: 5 to 6 business days.
29,32 €
Import costs and 10% VAT included in the price ✅
29,32 €

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "The Farming Diaries of Thomas Pinniger, 1813-1847 (74) (Wiltshire Record Society) "

From 1813 until his death in 1847, Thomas Pinniger kept a detailed daily account of the sheep and corn husbandry he practised first at Little Bedwyn Farm to 1825, and then as the owner of Beckhampton Farm in Avebury parish from 1829. These periods were separated by a stay on Sambourne Farm in Chippenham, when he was more an observer than an active farmer. These 'Farming Memorandums', as Pinniger described them, provide a fascinating and detailed record of the challenges that he faced throughout his long career. Farming practices and developments, prices of corn and livestock, and the weather were all recorded in detail. It is clear that they were not just kept for the sake of posterity, but as a body of knowledge and experience on which he could draw. His relations with his labourers and neighbours, not always cordial, add to the wealth of the content of the diaries.Having moved to Beckhampton, Pinniger bought the eponymously-named established coaching inn in the village. Stables were constructed for both the farm and the inn, with the latter specifically for race horses. The fortunes of the inn faltered with the coming of the railway in the early 1840s. As well as the obvious subject matter, Pinniger also noted the births, marriages and deaths of relatives, friends and acquaintances, revealing the social milieu in which he lived. Dates of funerals and of funeral services were also often provided, the latter rarely recorded in this period. He also provided a first hand account of the unrest of the Swing Riots of 1830, which he viewed as a serious threat. The years 1823 to 1838 have been transcribed, but the whole span is covered in the introduction. In keeping such meticulous daily records over so long a period, Thomas Pinniger stands as the principal representative of the class of yeoman farmers, from early to mid 19th-century Wiltshire.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Hardcover.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews