The Beginnings of Agriculture in America

By Lyman Carrier

Book Overview

"The Beginnings of Agriculture in America" is a comprehensive historical investigation into the foundational agrarian practices that shaped the early United States. Author Lyman Carrier explores the evolution of farming from the sophisticated agricultural techniques of Indigenous peoples to the adaptations made by European settlers during the colonial era. The work provides an in-depth look at the introduction and cultivation of essential crops such as maize, tobacco, and wheat, while examining the environmental and social factors that influenced early American land use.

By detailing the development of agricultural tools, labor systems, and trade, Carrier offers a scholarly perspective on how the land provided the economic backbone for the burgeoning colonies. The book highlights the critical exchange of knowledge between different cultures and the innovative spirit required to survive in the New World. "The Beginnings of Agriculture in America" remains an invaluable resource for historians, students of agriculture, and those interested in the environmental history of North America. This work underscores the pivotal role that the soil and its cultivation played in the social and political development of the American nation.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025298616
• ISBN13: 9781025298610
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"