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Introduction to the Study of the Scientific Principles of Agriculture: Being the Inaugural Lecture, Delivered May 6, 1884, at the University Museum, Oxford (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The term Rural Economy, which gives the title to the Professorship to which I have been appointed, might be held to include such a variety Of topics, that if I had no other guide in the selection Of subjects to bring before you, I should be placed in a position Of some difficulty. It would not be inappropriate to treat of the general management Of landed property from the point Of view Of the Land-owner or the Land-agent Of the practical details Of farming, mechanical, economical, and commercial, such as are essential to be Observed by the tenant or occupier, if his business is to be a profitable One or, lastly, attention might be confined to the elucidation Of the scientific principles involved in successful practice, so far as the existing knowledge of the day permitted.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of the study of agricultural science and its principles, from its outset to the mid-19th century. It sheds light on the work and contributions of some of the most prominent figures in the field, including Sir Humphrey Davy, Justus von Liebig, and Jean-Baptiste Boussingault. The book explores the development of agricultural chemistry and its role in understanding the nutritional needs of plants and the influence of soils and fertilizers. It examines the history of crop rotation and its benefits, as well as the importance of field experiments in advancing agricultural knowledge. The book stands as a testament to the scientific advancements that have shaped the study and practice of agriculture over centuries, providing valuable insights into the foundational principles that guide modern agricultural practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330709467_0
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