This antique volume comprises a comprehensive handbook on mathematics for agricultural purposes. The use of mathematics is essential in many farm activities, and this book contains detailed illustrations and simple instructions. It will be of considerable value to the farmer or student of agriculture, and is a text not to be missed by collectors of farming literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Measurement of Length', 'Measurement of Direction', 'Measurement of Areas', 'Practical Land Measurement', 'The planting of Crops and Orchards', 'Measurement of Volume', 'Measurement of Circular and Cylindrical Objects', 'The Drawing of Farm Plans', 'Measurement of Lumber and Timber', etcetera. We are proud to republish this antique book, now complete with a new introduction on farming.