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Victorian Farm (Hardcover)

by Alex Langlands (Author), Peter Ginn (Author), Ruth Goodman (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Pavilion Books (8 Jan 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1862058210
  • ISBN-13: 978-1862058217
  • Product Dimensions: 25 x 19.4 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,173 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #2 in  Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Agriculture & Farming
    #2 in  Books > History > Social & Economic History
    #4 in  Books > Science & Nature > Food & Farming

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No electricity, no gas, no flushing toilet...and no tractor! Could you survive a year on a Victorian farm? In this fascinating time-traveling experiment Lion Television, with the BBC, follow a team of historians who will spend a year recreating farm life in 1885. Accompanying the series, this book follows the team as they try to run a farm using only materials and resources that would have been available to them in the Victorian era.This was a crucial period in the history of Britain - rapid industrialization had radically changed life in the cites but rural communities used a mixture of centuries-old and pioneering modern practices. Packed with informative text and photographs from the farm year, this book reveals exactly what the Victorians, ate, wore, how they managed their animals, farmed the land and organized their lives. In-depth features describe revolutionary advances in more detail, including new inventions, new breeding methods and advances in agricultural science. Practical projects allow you to join the historians in rediscovering Victorian crafts, cookery and homecare.Providing a real insight into life on a Victorian farm, this series is also a fascinating reminder of how history comes full circle. The organic diet of 1885, use of natural products for cleaning and healthcare and interests in crafts and gardening are of increasing relevance today as we look for a more responsible way of living over 120 years later.This is the official book to accompany the new BBC2 6-part primetime series, "Tales From the Victorian Farm". It includes extensive photography of the farm workers' experiences. Diary entries offer a personal take on this historical experiment. Join in Victorian life with authentic recipes and practical projects.

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71 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Gem!, 11 Feb 2009
This is a real gem of a book and TV series. It never fails to enlighten and astound me about the wonderful things we no longer have or do. What hard workers we were! And for all the right reasons not for material toys and vitamin suppliments. If only every child could watch and read this then they would surely find a work ethic worth living for. I'm so enthused by the whole ethos of this amazing journey through some of our history that I am sure, when I embark on my small holding experience, I shall have it at the ready for reference. A definate buy for anyone to have and to treasure for many years.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, 16 Feb 2009
This book, like the TV series, is intelligent and informative. The enthusiasm of the three authors/presenters is infectious and they get a lot of information across in a very entertaining way. I think this probably counts as experimental archaeology and I was left marvelling at the incredible inventiveness and resourcefulness of the Victorians
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight, 28 Feb 2009
If you enjoyed the series you will love the book! It contains further information about their experience on the Farm. It also gives details of some of the projects that they undertook. A well laid out piece of work which would make a great gift for someone interested in this social and historical time. If you have not seen the series this is still a great book that gives you a good taste of that era.Victorian Farm
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Victorian Farm
Having read this book after watching the television series on the BBC I can recommend it highly as a faithful and consistent companion to the DVD. Read more
Published 11 days ago by A. Chappell

5.0 out of 5 stars Victorian Farm Book
This book is brilliant,very informative and as we had only visited the farm in Shropshire a couple of weeks previous,and had watched the series,we have enjoyed the book more,the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. G. Windle

3.0 out of 5 stars Book better than series, but that's not saying much
The series 'Victorian Farm' was relatively aweful. The boys were fine, although not being able to tell wheat from barley and an over-reliance on book learning rather marred the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Annie

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Reading
Victorian Farm
Historically very good, photo shoots excellent.
A superb piece of history with the photo reinactment and writing of the Agricultral Revolution with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Chambers

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have!
I bought this, together with the DVD of the series, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Ruth, Peter and Alex write well: their anecdotes are informative and amusing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Stargazer

3.0 out of 5 stars A book, that follows the TV-series "Vicorian Farm"
In this book, the team members from the TV-series "the Victorian Farm" write about their experiences from the year on the farm. Read more
Published 6 months ago by is

5.0 out of 5 stars Victorian Farming is still relevant!!
THE BOOK OF THE FARM: DETAILING THE LABOURS OF THE FARMER, STEWARD, PLOWMAN, HEDGER, CATTLE-MAN, SHEPHERD, FIELD-WORKER, AND DAIRYMAID. Three Volume Set. Read more
Published 6 months ago by goodbooks

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I bought this book for my mum for mothers day, she has really enjoyed reading it,and made the pound cake with great succes. my dad is know ready it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Hatfield

5.0 out of 5 stars good information
After seeing the DVD I wanted to learn more about the period.
This book gives a lot of extra information. Beautiful pictures and funny stories.
Published 7 months ago by bookworm

5.0 out of 5 stars VICTORIAN FARM
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WELL WORTH A READ IF YOU ENJOYED THE BBC SERIES.
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. L. J. Newman

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