Notes of lectures on Agriculture taken down by Charles Lyall, 1833-1834
Scope and Contents
This is a volume of manuscript notes of lectures on agriculture, taken down by Charles Lyall, a student of the University of Edinburgh, during the academic session 1833-1834. The lecturer was probably David Low, who held the Chair of Agriculture from 1831 to 1854.
The book covers all aspects of general farming and land management, with sections on crops, cultivation, soil science, livestock, economy and tenant law, and appears to represent a complete course of study, signed off as such and dated 1834, with Lyall signing his name several times and noting his address as Kincraig.
Dates
- Creation: 1833-1834
Creator
- Lyall, Charles, 1815-1888 (Scottish agriculturist) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Approximately 206 pages containing roughly 31,000 words, partially paginated though with many errors in the numbering. Appears complete. Bound in quarter calf with worn marbled boards, amateurishly and ineffectually re-spined at a slightly later date, the text block with many gatherings loose or detached.
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Charles Lyall was a farmer in Old Montrose, Forfarshire and also worked as Factor for James Carnegie, the 9th Earl of Southesk (1827-1905), appearing in many Scottish legal disputes of the mid-19th century and also as a Judge at agricultural shows.
Extent
1 notebook
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in September 2023. Accession no. SC-Acc-2023-0181.
Physical Description
Approximately 206 pages containing roughly 31,000 words, partially paginated though with many errors in the numbering. Appears complete. Bound in quarter calf with worn marbled boards, amateurishly and ineffectually re-spined at a slightly later date, the text block with many gatherings loose or detached.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Aline Brodin in March 2024, using information provided by the seller.
Repository Details
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