Ploughs and Ploughing
Ploughs and Ploughing by Roy Brigden, published by Bloomsbury USA on March 4, 2008, is a concise exploration of the evolution of ploughing as a fundamental agricultural practice. This 32-page book delves into the historical progression of plough technology, from the primitive ard to modern tractor-mounted ploughs, while emphasizing the enduring principles of soil enrichment and aeration that underpin the ploughing process.
Readers will discover how the development of ploughs has been influenced by advancements in motive power, including the use of oxen, horses, steam engines, and tractors. The book highlights the relationship between ploughing techniques and the scientific understanding of agriculture over time. With a focus on technology and engineering within the context of agriculture, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history and mechanics of farming practices.
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One of the most basic of agricultural operations, ploughing enriches and aerates the soil, producing a fertile seed bed ideal for the germination and growth of a new crop. The technology of ploughs has progressed a long way from the primitive prehistoric ard to the tractor-mounted power-controlled multi-furrow reversible plough of today but the process of ploughing remains essentially the same. This book examines the development of ploughs and their motive power (including oxen, horses, steam engines and tractors) from earliest times and shows how ploughing has evolved as man’s understanding of the scientific processes has increased.
Roy Brigden is Keeper of the Museum of English Rural Life and Deputy Director of the Rural History Centre at the University of Reading.
Other titles for Shire by this author:
Agricultural Hand Tools
Harvesting Machinery
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