This antique volume comprises a comprehensive handbook on mathematics
for agricultural purposes. The use of mathematics is essential in many
farm activities, and this book contains detailed illustrations and
simple instructions. It will be of considerable value to the farmer or
student of agriculture, and is a text not to be missed by collectors of
farming literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Measurement of
Length', 'Measurement of Direction', 'Measurement of Areas', 'Practical
Land Measurement', 'The planting of Crops and Orchards', 'Measurement of
Volume', 'Measurement of Circular and Cylindrical Objects', 'The Drawing
of Farm Plans', 'Measurement of Lumber and Timber', etcetera. We are
proud to republish this antique book, now complete with a new
introduction on farming.