9781332033522 - Rowland Vaughan: His Bookes (Classic Reprint) di Vaughan, Rowland (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and work of a seventeenth-century English gentleman who dedicated himself to improving his estate and society through innovative irrigation and communal living. The author, a member of the influential Vaughan family, provides an intimate account of his struggles and triumphs in his quest to transform his barren land into a flourishing paradise. Through his writings, we are transported to a time when the pursuit of wealth and the desire to benefit oneââ â¢s community were intertwined, and where a single manââ â¢s ingenuity could spark a revolution in agricultural practices. The book explores the intricate web of relationships and political tensions within the landed gentry of the time, revealing the authorââ â¢s personal journey from Court life to country pursuits, as well as the challenges he faced in implementing his radical ideas. This captivating story offers a unique window into the social and economic realities of Elizabethan England, highlighting the ambition and resourcefulness of an individual driven to make a lasting impact on his community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.