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Creator:
Vaughan, Rowland, 1558–1627
Title(s):
Most approued, and long experienced vvater-vvorkes : containing, the manner of winter and summer-drowning of medow and pasture, by the aduantage of the least, riuer, brooke, fount, or water-prill adiacent : there-by to make those grounds (especially if they be drye) more fertile ten for one : as also a demonstration of a project, for the great benefit of the common-wealth generally, but of Hereford-shire especially / by Rowland Vaughan.
Additional Title(s):

Most approved, and long experienced water-workes.

Water-works.
Physical Description:
Imprinted at London : By George Eld, 1610. and [140] p., [2] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill. ; 20 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
TC809 V38 1610
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes "A panegyricke', in verse, signed: Iohn Dauies of Hereford.
Running title: Water-works.
Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.), 24603
English short title catalogue, S119037
First English book on irrigation.
BAC: Plates in the British Art Center copy are in their original uncolored state.
Subject Terms:
Irrigation -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800.
Form/Genre:
Engravings.
Contributors:
Davies, John, 1565?-1618.
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