Nature Study Agriculture: A Textbook For Beginners (1920)

By William Thompson Skilling

Book Overview

Nature Study Agriculture: A Textbook For Beginners is a book written by William Thompson Skilling and published in 1920. The book is designed to provide an introduction to the study of agriculture for beginners. It covers a wide range of topics related to agriculture, including the principles of farming, soil management, plant growth and development, animal husbandry, and the economics of agriculture.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific topic related to agriculture. The first chapter provides an overview of the principles of agriculture, including the importance of soil, water, and sunlight in plant growth. The second chapter focuses on soil management, including the different types of soil, soil fertility, and soil conservation.The third chapter covers plant growth and development, including the different stages of plant growth, plant nutrition, and the role of pests and diseases in plant health. The fourth chapter focuses on animal husbandry, including the care and management of livestock, and the different types of animals used in agriculture.The final chapter of the book covers the economics of agriculture, including the costs and benefits of farming, the importance of marketing and distribution, and the role of government in agriculture.Overall, Nature Study Agriculture: A Textbook For Beginners is a comprehensive introduction to the study of agriculture, providing a solid foundation for anyone interested in pursuing a career in this field.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: 1164187589
• ISBN13: 9781164187585
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"