The English Husbandman The First Part: Contayning the Knowledge of the true Nature of euery Soyle within this Kingdome: how to Plow it; and the manner of the Plough, and other Instruments

The English Husbandman: The First Part by Gervase Markham is a lively and indispensable 1613 manual that brings early modern English husbandry to life for modern listeners. Markham’s non-fiction treatise maps the true nature of every soil within the kingdom and gives step-by-step guidance on how to plough, the construction and use of ploughs and other agricultural instruments, and the practical arts of planting, grafting, and gardening. Rooted in hands-on experience and the rural knowledge of his time, Markham records seasonal routines, tool-making, and crop care that illuminate 17th-century farming practices and England’s agricultural landscape during a period of change. This edition preserves Markham’s direct, instructional voice while making his material accessible to contemporary audiences, offering historians, gardeners, and sustainable agriculture enthusiasts a window into period techniques and practical wisdom. Ideal for students of rural history, historical reenactors, and anyone curious about traditional cultivation methods, the audiobook is a rich resource for those who want to hear the pragmatic, earth-centered knowledge that helped shape early English farming.