THE SOIL: Introduction to the Scientific Study of the Growth of Crops

by Hall, A.D

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NY:: Dutton,, 1908. Hardcover; spine + covers lightly age- & handling-soiled; some page folds carelessly opened (no loss of text); owner rubberstamp + ink name on front endpaper.. + appendixes + index. With full-pg. b&w diagrams + photos. 2nd edn. of 1903 first issue. ||| By Director, Rothamsted Station, Lawes Agricultural Trust in England--founded 1843--the oldest ag research station in the world. ||| Covers--origin, mechanical analysis, texture of soil; tillage & soil water movement; temperature, chemical analysis & living organisms of soil; soil power to absorb salts; causes of fertility / sterility of soils; types of soils. ||| Much attention is given to effect of manures on yields with & without crop rotation.