Description

Jan Jaworowski’s calendar is a compendium of astronomical and economic knowledge for 1856, intended mainly for farmers and homesteaders. It contains detailed information on the phases of the moon, positions of the planets, eclipses and other astronomical phenomena that could affect fieldwork.
The author also included practical advice on plant cultivation, animal husbandry, weather and other aspects of economic life. The calendar includes descriptions of crops, their development cycles, soil and climate requirements and cultivation methods.
Jaworowski’s work is a valuable source of information on traditional farming methods in 19th-century Poland. It offers insights into the agricultural practices of the time, natural and calendar knowledge, as well as the mentality and worldview of the villagers of the time.
The Astronomical and Economic Calendar for 1856 is an important historical document showing daily life and farming during the partition period. It is a valuable resource for historians, ethnographers and researchers of folk culture.