Cultivation and Pruning of the Vine in the Lorraine Vineyard (French Edition 1891) By J.-J. Picoré

Cultivation and pruning of the vine in the Lorraine vineyard is a heritage book signed J.-J. Nibbled, originally published in 1891. Through this carefully crafted reissue, Hachette BNF and the National Library of France make accessible a little-known aspect of French wine history, by highlighting the Cultural techniques and the pruning practices specific to Lorraine vineyards from the late 19th century.

This book, republished in the collection Knowledge and Traditions, is part of an approach of preservation of written heritage. It is part of the works digitized by the BNF today. print on demand by Hachette Livre. This initiative aims to make available titles that were once unavailable, essential for researchers, professionals in the Viticulture, or even enlightened enthusiasts ofhistory of wine.

The author describes in detail the growing conditions vineyards in the region of Lorraine, the types of soils, the grape varieties used, the tools used, as well as the pruning methods the most widespread at that time. A true testament to the agricultural practices of another era, this work constitutes a Scientific and historical source Invaluable.

However, it should be noted that some passages may reflect Dated ideas or speeches, typical of their time. The objective of this reissue is not to endorse these contents, but rather to allow a critical access to a historical document Fundamental in understanding the evolution of French viticulture.

This small volume, light and handy, will appeal to enthusiasts of ancient books, the curious about regional heritage, as well as professionals wishing to enrich their technical and historical knowledge of the winemaking profession.

Article features

• Type of product : Book

• Title : Cultivation and pruning of the vine in the Lorraine vineyard

• Author : J.-J. Nibbled

• Editor : Hachette BNF

• Collection : Knowledge and Traditions

• Language : French

• Number of pages : 60

• Format : Paperback

• Dimensions 23.4 x 15.6 cm

• Weight : 102 g

• ISBN : 978-2-01-348563-0

• Publication date : October 1, 2014 (reissue of the original 1891 edition)