Agriculture for Beginners by Burkett, Hill, and Stevens
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About this eBook
| Author | Burkett, Charles William, 1873-1962 |
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| Author | Hill, Daniel Harvey, 1859-1924 |
| Author | Stevens, Frank Lincoln, 1871-1934 |
| Title |
Agriculture for Beginners Revised Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Agriculture for Beginners" by Charles William Burkett, Frank Lincoln Stevens, and Daniel Harvey Hill is a comprehensive educational textbook written in the early 20th century. The book aims to introduce fundamental concepts of agriculture and farming, emphasizing the importance of practical training in agricultural science for young learners. It covers various topics related to soil science, plant growth, crop rotation, and farming techniques, intended to equip students with the necessary knowledge to succeed in agricultural endeavors. The opening of the textbook serves as a preface that outlines the authors' perspectives on the importance of agricultural education in public schools, asserting that every child expected to work on a farm should be educated in agricultural principles just as they would be in core subjects like math and grammar. The authors emphasize that a solid understanding of agriculture is essential for improving soil fertility and ensuring food production. They argue that agricultural practices and scientific principles should be integrated into the curriculum to prepare the youth for future farming careers, thereby reinforcing the notion that agriculture is a teachable subject worthy of serious study. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | S: Agriculture |
| Subject | Agriculture |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20772 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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