farming finale
D. Magner has always had a penchant for that which is not categorical, exemplified by his random insertions and digressions. For this reason, the author sees fit to include a thorough appendix and an equally robust index. These closing areas are what shall be addressed herein, "closing the book" on Magner's Farm and Stock Book and Complete Instructor.
The literature page contains an overview of each of the sections previously covered in this work. There are free, downloadable PDF files of the actual text for all sections, including those to be discussed here.
law without lawyers
The venerable D. Magner, having decided the arrangement of his Farm and Stock Book and Complete Instructor, places penultimately the law without lawyers section before an appendix. His book has run the gamut from soil to bugs, from trees to horses, from diseases to remedies. It is time that he conclude with knowledge for all men, farmer and city-slicker alike.
As usual in this series, the literature page contains links to scans of Magner's full text (in PDF format), as well as links to the previous discussions. He who eschews the conniving attorney will welcome this free advice.
medicines and remedies
The time has come for the next-to-last entry in the discussion of Magner's Farm and Stock Book and Complete Instructor. Those who are unfamiliar with this title and would like to learn more about the book can visit the literature page. On that page, there are links to the complete original text in PDF format (subdivided into appropriate sections), as well as links to the previous discussions.
In the following sections, D. Magner covers the administration of medicines and supplements that knowledge with the correct usage of home remedies.
on diddling
I must admit, I was caught completely unaware by Edgar Allan Poe's magnitude of awesomeness. True, I knew of the raven and walling people up alive, and I knew about heartbeats from murder victims and apparently unsolvable gruesome homicides. I also knew about tintinnabulation and black cats from beyond the grave. All of those are unarguably fascinating and make for great reading, but I was still unprepared for an essay recently found in my Poe anthology: Diddling Considered as One of the Exact Sciences.
hogs, worms, and poultry
It's taken a while, but Magner's Farm and Stock Book and Complete Instructor is back for a fifth time, and today we'll be discussing some important farm issues: swine, fowl, and parasites common to all farm animals. Anyone who needs to catch up can read about the book on the literature page; the actual text is available there in PDF format, and there are links to the appropriate discussion posts as well. Don't miss out on such riveting topics as sheep castration, horse training, and mushroom culture.
Once you've downloaded the PDF files, follow along below as we delve into 130 pages of pure Magner brilliance.
doctoring livestock
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by gaining cursory knowledge of typical farm animals? In this fourth edition of the digital version of Magner's Farm and Stock Book and Complete Instructor, our favorite author will address various barnyard maladies, interspersed with his unique quips and wit.
If you have not yet read the first 320 pages of Magner's work, visit the literature link and download the actual digitized text (PDF), or just view the relevant discussion links for analysis and summation. Then get parts 6 and 7 from the same location and follow along below.
secrets of horse training
Few would claim that they know how to properly address a panicked, aggressive horse in this modern society, but it is a skill that is undoubtedly worth knowing. Taming a vicious horse is something that can change the way one looks at the world; the feeling of accomplishment is unrivaled by any other casual activity. Therefore, I present this third installment in the publication of Magner's Farm and Stock Book and Complete Instructor, and the most valuable information yet shown. Please visit the literature link (found above) to download the digital versions of these chapters, and to acquaint yourself with the first several sections of the book and find their accompanying discussion links.
Download the PDFs and follow along!
fruit and bugs
The time has come for another of life's little gifts: Magner's enlightened take on fruit trees, berries, and plant disease and insect prevention. The complete list of downloads for Magner's Farm and Stock Book and Complete Instructor can always be found at the literature link. Be sure to read the discussion of the first two parts here.
down on the farm
When cleaning up my grandparents' home, I uncovered a dusty old tome that turned out to be none other than Magner's Farm and Stock Book and Complete Instructor. You can read about it here; it's basically the greatest book ever written.
Since it was published in 1902, predating the convoluted laws passed in the 20th century, the copyright has expired and the work is now in the public domain (see here). Still, its pages are conspicuously absent from the archives of Google Books. Therefore, I've taken it upon myself to upload the best selections as PDF files so that future generations might also be able to create successful farms; the files are found on the aforementioned link. The uploads will be in sections, hopefully in numerical order, and I will summarily discuss their key points here.