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This book is a companion volume to K. D. White's Agricultural Implements of the Roman World (Cambridge University Press, 1967). He deals here with equipment and instruments which were for the most part used in processing and storage as opposed to cultivation.

Table of Contents
List of plates; Preface; Abbreviations; Part I: 1. Rolling, stamping and grinding equipment; 2. Vine-props; 3. Fencing; 4. Rope, cordage and netting; 5. Measuring instruments; 6. Water-raising devices; Part II. Equipment made of Basketry: Introduction; 7. Hard basketry; 8. Soft basketry; Part III. Utensils Made of Earthenware, Stone, Metal, Wood and Leather; Part IV. Miscellaneous; Conclusion; Appendices; Select bibliography; General index; Index of Greek words; Index of Latin words; List of passages cited.

Farm Equipment of the Roman World

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 3 November 2010
      ISBN-13 9780521134231
      978-0521134231
      ISBN-10 0521134234
      Also in:
      Archaeology by period / region Agricultural engineering and machinery

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book is a companion volume to K. D. White's Agricultural Implements of the Roman World (Cambridge University Press, 1967). He deals here with equipment and instruments which were for the most part used in processing and storage as opposed to cultivation.

      Table of Contents
      List of plates; Preface; Abbreviations; Part I: 1. Rolling, stamping and grinding equipment; 2. Vine-props; 3. Fencing; 4. Rope, cordage and netting; 5. Measuring instruments; 6. Water-raising devices; Part II. Equipment made of Basketry: Introduction; 7. Hard basketry; 8. Soft basketry; Part III. Utensils Made of Earthenware, Stone, Metal, Wood and Leather; Part IV. Miscellaneous; Conclusion; Appendices; Select bibliography; General index; Index of Greek words; Index of Latin words; List of passages cited.

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