Agriculture played a vital role in the economy and society of 18th-century Germany, and this detailed description of the royal farms of Weil, Scharnhausen, Kleinhohenheim, and Monrepos provides a fascinating window onto that world. Written by August von Weckherlin, an expert farmer and agricultural historian, this book covers everything from crop rotations and livestock management to estate administration and the lives of the farmers themselves. History buffs and agricultural enthusiasts alike will relish this unique and informative work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.