The Principles Of Practical Agriculture (1856)

By Albrecht Daniel Thaer and William Shaw

Book Overview

The Principles of Practical Agriculture is a book written by Albrecht Daniel Thaer in 1856. Thaer was a German agronomist who is considered to be the father of modern scientific agriculture. In this book, Thaer outlines the principles of practical agriculture, including soil management, crop rotation, and livestock management. He also discusses the importance of understanding the natural environment and how it affects agriculture. Thaer's approach to agriculture is based on scientific principles, and he emphasizes the importance of experimentation and observation in agricultural practices. The book is divided into four sections: soil management, crop management, livestock management, and the economics of agriculture. Thaer's writing is clear and concise, making it accessible to both farmers and scientists. The Principles of Practical Agriculture is a seminal work in the history of agriculture and remains relevant to modern agricultural practices.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167310152
• ISBN13: 9781167310157
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 558 Pages
• Weight: 2.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"