OCZAPOWSKI Michal - Rural Farming. Vol. VIII, IX, X. Breeding of domestic cattle, and especially the breeding of sheep; Breeding of horses; Breeding of horned cattle and pigs [co-edited 3 volumes] [1849].

Warsaw 1849, published by S. H. Merzbach. 14x22 cm, pp. 354, (6), 139, (4), 165, (2), several black and white engravings (including 3 fold-outs), half-leather binding of period. Good condition (binding abrasions, cracks on the covers, foxing [rust staining] on most pages, ownership signature, a few pen notations).

Co-bound three volumes (VIII, IX, X) of the series Rural Farming, covering all branches of agriculture, theoretically and practically laid out, by Michal Oczapowski (1788-1854), Polish agronomist, pioneer of agricultural experimentation.

1. General principles of domestic cattle breeding, especially sheep breeding.
2. Breeding of horses, including their improvement, refinement and maintenance, both in herds and on farms.
3. Breeding of horned cattle and pigs including a lecture on dairy farming, fattening and other advantages.