The Potato Disease: Its Origin, Nature, And Prevention (1845)

By G. Phillips

Book Overview

The Potato Disease: Its Origin, Nature, And Prevention is a book written by G. Phillips in the year 1845. The book provides a comprehensive account of the potato disease, including its origin, nature, and prevention. The author delves into the history of the potato, tracing its origins to South America, and discusses how it became a staple food in Europe. Phillips then goes on to describe the symptoms of the potato disease, which had recently devastated crops in Ireland and other parts of Europe. He explains how the disease spreads, and provides suggestions for preventing its spread. The book also includes detailed illustrations of the disease and its effects on the potato plant.The Potato Disease: Its Origin, Nature, And Prevention is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture and the impact of disease on crops. It provides a fascinating insight into the early days of agricultural science, and the efforts of scientists and farmers to understand and combat the potato disease. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy to understand for readers of all backgrounds.With A Chemical And Microscopical Analysis Of The Sound And Diseased Tubers.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: 1437163467
• ISBN13: 9781437163469
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"