Edward Hitchcock notes for an address to a Massachusetts agricultural society
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Creator | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 |
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Title | Edward Hitchcock notes for an address to a Massachusetts agricultural society |
Dates | 1844-1864 |
Abstract | Notes by Edward Hitchcock intended for an address to a Massachusetts agricultural society, possibly the Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Agricultural Society or a branch of it, in which Hitchcock stresses the importance of embracing science in agriculture. He notes that Great Britain has been able to feed their growing population as a result of advanced farming methods. He expresses several wishes for farming in the Connecticut River Valley, all while urging farmers to embrace scientific improvements in agriculture and manufacturing. |
Notes | The item is undated. Dates provided are drawn from the date the Hampden County Agricultural Society was formed (Hitchcock mentions it as an independent society) and Hitchcock's year of death. |
Physical Description | 1 item (14 pages) |
Languages | English |
Place of Creation | Massachusetts |
Genre | Lecture notes |
Subject | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Knowledge – Agriculture |
Subject | Agriculture – Massachusetts – Pioneer Valley |
Subject | Agricultural innovations |
Part of | Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers |
Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
Shelf Location | Box 22 Folder 8 |
Rights | Public Domain: This material has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. While Amherst College Archives & Special Collections claims no rights or authority over this material, we do ask that any publication or use of this material cite the Archives & Special Collections at Amherst College as the source of the images and the repository where the original documents can be found. |