SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

OF THE FIRST PLACE, IN WHICH

A hierarchical diagram structured with nested curly brackets branching from left to right. A primary bracket starts from a marginal note and splits into three main sections of instruction. These sections further branch into eight specific chapters listed on the right side of the page.

The head of the family pere-de-famille: literally "father of the family," referring to the master or patriarch of the estate is instructed

• To acquire and well-equip the land terre: the soil and the estate as a whole that must nourish him: and consequently,

  • To know its nature well. CHAP. I.
  • To make a good choice of it. CHAP. II.
  • To measure it well. CHAP. III.
  • To arrange it according to its qualities. CHAP. IV.

• To build or adapt his dwelling logis: the residence and outbuildings of the farm.

  • To live there comfortably with his own. CHAP. V. original: "avec les siens," referring to his family, servants, and dependents.

• To lead his family well: and thus,

  • To behave wisely both within and without his house. CHAP. VI.

  • To know the seasons. CHAP. VII.

  • and

  • Ways of Husbandry. Mesnage: the comprehensive management of the household, economy, and farming operations CHAP. VIII.