Food For The Million, Maize Against Potato: A Case For The Times (1847)

By Pseudo-Amicus

Book Overview

""Food For The Million, Maize Against Potato: A Case For The Times"" is a book written by Curiae, Amicus in 1847. The book argues in favor of using maize as a staple food crop instead of potatoes, which were the most widely consumed food in Ireland at the time. The author presents evidence that maize is a more nutritious and versatile crop, and that it can be grown more easily and in larger quantities than potatoes. The book also discusses the socio-economic implications of the potato famine that was ravaging Ireland at the time, and argues that the adoption of maize as a staple food crop could help alleviate the suffering of the Irish people. Overall, ""Food For The Million, Maize Against Potato: A Case For The Times"" is a thought-provoking and informative book that sheds light on an important chapter in Irish history and provides valuable insights into the role of agriculture in shaping society.""Comprising The History, Uses, And Culture Of Indian Corn, And Especially Showing The Practicability And Necessity Of Cultivating The Dwarf Varieties, In England And Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164648837
• ISBN13: 9781164648833
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"