The Principles of Agriculture for Common Schools (Classic Reprint)

I. Oscar Winslow

ISBN 10: 1330619900 / ISBN 13: 9781330619902

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of agriculture. The author begins by examining the composition of the earth and its atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of oxygen, nitrogen, and water vapor for plant growth. It then delves into the nature of matter, chemical action, acids, bases, and salts. These principles are essential for understanding the chemical processes involved in soil fertility and plant nutrition. The book proceeds to explore the different types of soil, their properties, and management practices that promote soil health and fertility. It also discusses the importance of water for plant growth and the various methods of irrigation. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural laws and principles that underlie rural life and the significance of agriculture in ensuring food security and environmental sustainability. By providing a clear and accessible overview of the scientific foundations of agriculture, this book is an invaluable resource for students, farmers, and anyone interested in the science behind growing plants. 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.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330619902_0

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Principles of Agriculture for Common Schools (Classic Reprint)
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1330619900
• ISBN-13: 9781330619902
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Agriculture

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Excerpt from The Principles of Agriculture for Common Schools

Although the time of the school course may not admit of a thorough mastery of any one of these sciences, a selection of the fundamental and elementary principles of each may be consistently and profitably presented. Education of this kind, impressing upon the young the mysteries and the beauties of nature, tends to increase the fondness for our native soil, and to develop a spirit of genuine patriotism.

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Excerpt from The Principles of Agriculture for Common Schools

Although the time of the school course may not admit of a thorough mastery of any one of these sciences, a selection of the fundamental and elementary principles of each may be consistently and profitably presented.

Education of this kind, impressing upon the young the mysteries and the beauties of nature, tends to increase the fondness for our native soil, and to develop a spirit of genuine patriotism.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.