Book of the secrets of agriculture, by Miquel Agustí

MIQUEL AGUSTÍ (Banyoles, 1560-?, 1630).
"Libro de los secretos de Agricultura, casa de campo, y pastoril". 17th century.
Hardcover, detached.
Shows wear.
Measurements: 22 x 16 x 4 cm.

Miquel Agustí was prior of the order of St. John of Jerusalem in Perpignan and agronomist. In 1617 he wrote the book entitled "Libro de los secretos de agricultura, casa rústica y pastoril", one of the most significant contributions to agronomy written in Catalan and later translated into Spanish. It deals with topics ranging from the families that make up a country house, to the planting of fruit trees, the treatment of vines and vine shoots. In the fourth book, reference is made to the buildings and elements that make up a country house. Finally, in the fifth book, information is provided on how to breed dogs and other farm or domestic animals.