{ "item_title" : "The History Of Howietoun (1887)", "item_author" : [" James Ramsay Gibson Maitland "], "item_description" : "The History of Howietoun is a book written by James Ramsay Gibson Maitland in 1887. It is a detailed account of the Howietoun Estate, located in Stirling, Scotland, and its transformation from a barren land into a thriving agricultural and horticultural center. The book covers the history of the estate from its early days as a hunting ground for the Scottish kings to its acquisition by the Maitland family in the 18th century. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the estate's development, including the construction of various buildings and the introduction of new agricultural practices. He also describes the estate's various owners and their contributions to its growth and success. One of the key aspects of the book is its focus on the estate's pioneering work in horticulture and agriculture. The author provides detailed information on the various crops grown on the estate, including fruits, vegetables, and grains. He also describes the innovative techniques and equipment used to cultivate these crops, which were later adopted by farmers throughout Scotland and beyond. Overall, The History of Howietoun is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, agriculture, or horticulture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of one of Scotland's most important agricultural centers and the people who made it possible.Containing A Full Description Of The Various Hatching-Houses And Ponds, And Of Experiments Which Have Been Undertaken There, From 1873 To The Present Time And Also Of The Fish-Cultural Work And The Magnificent Results Already Obtained.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/432/950/1164329502_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "46.95", "online_price" : "46.95", "our_price" : "46.95", "club_price" : "46.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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