Excerpt from Rice Irrigation in Texas
Plate I: Fig. A, Canal Building by Humper; Fig. B, Canal Building Grader.
Plate H: Fig. A, Threshing Scene; Fig. B, Lakeside Rice Mill.
Plate III: Fig. A, Steam Plowing; Fig. B, Pumping Plant, Second Lift of Orange County Company's Farm.
Plate IV: Fig. A, Canal Partially Filled; Fig. B, Baling Rice Straw.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the imperative role rice irrigation systems have played in meeting the growing demand for rice. The author provides a comprehensive overview of rice production in Texas, detailing the diverse farming techniques employed from 1862 to 1902 across various counties, including Jefferson, Orange, Chambers, Liberty, Harris, Galveston, Washington, Waller, Austin, and Fort Bend. The book also examines the impact of irrigation on rice farming, offering insights into the innovative engineering solutions devised to harness local water resources. By delving into the history of rice irrigation in Texas, the author presents a nuanced understanding of the industry's evolution within the broader agricultural landscape of the state. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243072682_0
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