Schönleutner, M(ax). The theory of agriculture according to physical principles tested by many years of experience. VI, 321 pp., (1 p. improvements). With 1 folded table. 19 x 11,5 cm. Semi-leather d. Zt. (back slightly rubbed) with 2 colored shields and some gold plating. ==References== Fishermen: Cotta 1803. See ADB XXXII, 319. NDB XXIII, 420f. Güntz II, 248. – First book edition of the work already published in Volume I of the "Jahrbücher der kgl. bayer. agrowirtschaftliche Lehranstalten". After an apprenticeship with Albrecht Thaer in Möglin, Schönleutner (1778-1831) became head of the institutions in Weihenstephan and Schleißheim. "Initiated the fruit rotation industry. In his time he was one of the most advanced farmers in Bavaria." (Bosl p. 695). The "theory of agriculture" is regarded as his main work and treats above all the arable land and its improvement. – Purpose with possession note "Max Dux", title with ownership note "J. Dux." Possession notes, some paintings. Partly slightly brownish.