The Old Farmer’s Almanac for 1881, created by Robert B. Thomas, is a classic American almanac that has provided practical information, weather forecasts, planting charts, and astronomical data since its first publication in 1792. This annual almanac became widely popular due to its reliability and usefulness for farmers, rural communities, and households across the United States.

Robert B. Thomas (1766–1846) was a Massachusetts-based farmer and publisher who founded The Old Farmer’s Almanac. With a keen interest in weather patterns, Thomas developed a formula for long-range weather forecasting that contributed to the almanac’s success. His method combined astronomical cycles and historical data, and although he guarded the exact formula as a trade secret, it gained a reputation for accuracy. Thomas’s dedication and attention to detail helped establish The Old Farmer’s Almanac as a trusted resource, and its legacy continues today, making it the oldest continuously published periodical in North America.

CONDITION:

This 144-year-old magazine is approximately 60 pages long. There is some yellowing of age. All pages are present.