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1891 Rural Economy & Agriculture Of Australia & NZ Antiquarian History Book

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1891 Rural Economy & Agriculture Of Australia & NZ Antiquarian History Book

The Rural Economy and Agriculture Of Australia and New Zealand
As Seen by Robert Wallace
With 10 Maps, 90 Full-Page Plates & 24 Illustrations In The Text
Published by Sampson, Low, Marston and Company Limited: Fleet Street 1891 1st Edition

"The Rural Economy and Agriculture of Australia and New Zealand by Robert Wallace offers a detailed and comparative study of agricultural practices in the two colonies during the late 19th century. Drawing on his travels and observations, Wallace examines the climatic conditions, soil types, and pastoral systems that define rural life in both Australia and New Zealand. He discusses the dominance of sheep grazing in Australia—particularly wool production—and the adaptation of European farming techniques to the arid interior. In contrast, he highlights New Zealand's more temperate climate and fertile land, which allowed for a broader range of crops and more intensive mixed farming. Wallace praises the ingenuity of settlers in modifying equipment and techniques to suit the unique challenges of the southern hemisphere.

In addition to livestock and crop management, Wallace delves into the economic, social, and technological developments shaping rural progress, including land tenure systems, government incentives, and the rise of agricultural education. He notes the growing importance of refrigerated shipping, which opened distant export markets for meat and dairy, particularly benefiting New Zealand. While optimistic about future productivity, Wallace also warns of environmental risks such as soil exhaustion, overstocking, and deforestation. His work provides a comprehensive and thoughtful snapshot of colonial agriculture, revealing both the promise and perils of expansion in two rapidly developing settler societies."

Light wear, fading and minor rub through to covers and spine as shown. Covers are firm and book is structurally sound with excellent binding. The book includes all 10 foldout maps, plates etc as called for. Pages are clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 23cm x 16cm x 5cm - 541 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Original Cloth Binding", "Foldout Maps"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear, fading and minor rub through to covers and spine as shown. Covers are firm and book is structurally sound with excellent binding. The book includes all 10 foldout maps, plates etc as called for. Pages are clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Robert Wallace
Publisher: Sampson, Low, Marston and Company Limited: Fleet Street
Year Printed: 1891
Sub-subject: Australian Agriculture