Vinegrower's Manual: Establishment of the Vineyard, Planting, Grafting, Pruning, (Ed. 1899 in French) By E. H. Schloesing

The Winemaker's Manual of E.-H. Schloesing, originally published in 1899, is a true reference work to understand and master the fundamentals of the traditional viticulture. This rare book, now republished by Hachette BNF in the collection Knowledge and Traditions, offers an exploration into the ancient techniques of the vineyard work, always rich in lessons for professionals as well as informed amateurs.

This manual explores all the stages of theVineyard establishment, of the Plantation to the Grafting, passing through the size, the Culture, the fertilizer, themaintenance, the Diseases and the Vineyard accidents. Each phase is described with rigor and precision, according to the practices in effect at the end of the 19th century.

The book also discusses in detail the Winemaking, the wine preservation, the natural flaws, as well as the Oenological diseases and their treatment. These skills, although from another time, remain a valuable testament to the winemaking expertise of the past, often forgotten but sometimes still practiced in certain areas or revived within a logic of return to ancestral methods.

This book is part of a desire to enhancement of wine heritage and of transmission of ancient knowledge, through the faithful reproduction of documents preserved by the National Library of France. Available on Gallica, this printed version makes a text once reserved for specialists or researchers accessible.

As a historical source, this manual will interest both the winegrowers curious about the evolution of their profession, that the Students in viticulture, the Oenologists, or even enthusiasts ofrural history.

Its paperback format, pleasant to read, combines fidelity to the original text and concern for reading comfort, to provide an enriching experience on every page.

📌 Item Features

• Type of product : Book

• Title : Vinegrower's Manual: Establishment of the Vineyard, Planting, Grafting, Pruning

• Author : E.-H. Schloesing

• Editor : Hachette BNF

• Collection : Knowledge and Traditions

• Publication date : May 1, 2012

• Original edition : 1899

• Language : French

• ISBN : 978-2-01-274881-1

• Number of pages : 213

• Format : Paperback

• Dimensions : 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 cm

• Weight : 308 g