American Agricultrist

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"American Agricultrist"

Entry/Object ID

2006.259.1.2

Description

"American Agricultrist," Vol. VIII, No. 2 (February 1849), published by C. M. Saxton, New York. The item has general news on farming and agricultural practice, as well as departments for "ladies" and "boys", foreign agricultural news, the editor's table, and a market review with prices of good in December 1848. An article of interest is on agricultural possibilities in California, specifically the San Joaquin Valley. There are also some illustrations and advertisements to the publication, which, with creasing, some stains, edge wear, and surface soiling, is in good overall condition.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Agriculture--California, Agriculture--United States, California--Description and travel

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Periodicals