The Whistler at the Plough

The book presents a collection of letters and essays from a Reformist campaigner, highlighting the challenges and conditions of British and Irish agriculture during the 1840s and 1850s. It offers insights into the socio-economic issues of the time, reflecting on agricultural practices, land management, and the impact of reforms on rural communities. The writings serve as a historical document, capturing the struggles and aspirations of farmers and reformers in a transformative period for agriculture in the British Isles.