The History Of Howietoun (1887)

By James Ramsey Gibson Maitland and Ramsay Gibson Maitland

Book Overview

The History of Howietoun is a book written by James Ramsay Gibson Maitland and published in 1887. The book documents the history of the Howietoun estate, which is located in Stirling, Scotland. The estate was originally owned by the Stirling family, but was later purchased by Robert Cochran-Patrick, who transformed it into a world-renowned fishery and agricultural research station.The book provides a detailed account of the various experiments and research carried out on the estate, including the breeding of fish and the development of new agricultural techniques. It also includes information on the various individuals who lived and worked on the estate, as well as the social and economic conditions of the time.The History of Howietoun is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish agriculture and fisheries, as well as the history of the Stirling family and their influence on the region. It is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the development of one of Scotland's most important agricultural and scientific institutions.Containing A Full Description Of The Various Hatching-Houses And Ponds, And Of Experiments Which Have Been Undertaken There, From 1873 To The Present Time And Also Of The Fish-Cultural Work And The Magnificent Results Already Obtained.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164179586
• ISBN13: 9781164179580
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"