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Rabbits for Profit and Rabbits for Powder
Hardcover
AgricultureGeneral AnimalsGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781023658720
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dive into the fascinating world of 19th-century rabbit farming with Richard John L. Price's Rabbits for Profit and Rabbits for Powder. This informative guide, originally published in 1884, details the methods and benefits of raising rabbits for both culinary and industrial purposes. Discover how these small animals played a surprisingly significant role in the Victorian economy, from providing a source of meat to contributing to the production of gunpowder.
Price offers practical advice on rabbit breeds, housing, feeding, and disease prevention, making this book a valuable resource for historians, animal enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of agriculture and industry in the late 19th century. Explore the historical techniques of rabbit husbandry and their surprising connection to military technology in this unique and insightful work.
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