Elements of Australian Agriculture,

Angus Mackay

Sydney

:

John Sands

,

1885

.
First Edition.

176 pages, black and white illustrations. Blue cloth, gilt lettering and decoration.

Leading to Various Departments of Agricultural Science. Illustrated by numerous engravings. FERGUSON 12020. Angus Mackay (1835-1910) was a Scottish born Brisbane farmer, journalist, and prolific author of 19th century Australian agricultural and beekeeping works. Elements of Australian Agriculture, is an introductory work to the agricultural sciences. Includes a chapter on European honey bees in Australia.

Previous owner’s name to endpapers, offset to tanned title and advertisements pages, the same name also written as headpieces in places throughout. Minor foxing. First gathering loosening at tail. Good Condition.