The Field and Garden Vegetables of America (eBook)

Containing Full Descriptions of Nearly Eleven Hundred Species and Varietes; With Directions for Propagation, Culture and Use

Fearing Burr (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
981 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766459899-8 (EAN)

Infos

Fearing Burr's 'The Field and Garden Vegetables of America' is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation, care, and utilization of a wide variety of vegetable species found in the United States during the 19th century. Written in a detailed and practical manner, this book serves as a valuable resource for farmers, gardeners, and botanists interested in understanding the agricultural landscape of America at the time. Burr's work stands out for its meticulous descriptions of plant species, cultivation techniques, and culinary uses, making it both a scientific and practical guide for the reader. As a respected botanist and horticulturist of his time, Fearing Burr's expertise and passion for plant cultivation are evident in 'The Field and Garden Vegetables of America'. His personal experiences and observations in the field would have undoubtedly fueled his desire to create a comprehensive reference book on American vegetables. Burr's dedication to botanical studies and horticultural practices shines through in this meticulously researched book. I highly recommend 'The Field and Garden Vegetables of America' to anyone interested in the history of agriculture, botany, or horticulture. This book not only provides valuable insights into the agricultural practices of 19th century America but also serves as a practical guide for modern-day gardeners looking to cultivate heirloom vegetable varieties.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten
• Schlagworte: American Literature • Authoritative Reference • botanical illustration • gardening books • Horticultural history • horticulture • Plant culture • plant taxonomy • United States • Varieties • vegetable cultivation • vegetable gardening • vegetables • Vegetable Varieties