Mshagutiun Kednakhntsoroy (S. Ye., 1880)
Name/Title
Mshagutiun Kednakhntsoroy (S. Ye., 1880)Secondary Title
Մշակութիւն գետնախնձորոյDescription
The book titled Մշակութիւն Գետնախնձորոյ, which translates to Cultivation of the Potato, is a specialized Armenian agricultural manual published in 1880 by the Aramian Printing House. It was written by an author identified by the initials S. Ye. and served as an educational tool to promote modern farming during a period of regional hardship. The text specifically highlights that in any country where the potato has been adopted, famine has been completely eliminated, urging the Armenian people to introduce this "noble legume" following a "recent bitter experience," which likely refers to the famine of 1879–1880. This manual was published under the authority of the United Armenian Societies, an organization that required every official copy to bear its unique seal to ensure authenticity. To make the technical information accessible to the general public, the book was written in simple, clear language, included illustrations, and was sold at the affordable price of 2 1/2 silver piasters. It was distributed through the central office of the United Armenian Societies as well as through various Armenian booksellers of the time.Category
Books