An Agricultural Testament

New York: Oxford University Press. Good. 1943. First American Edition. Hardcover. xv, [4], 2-253 pages. Index. References. Black and white illustrations and photographic plates. Graphs. Tables. First published in England in 1940. "The purose of this book is to draw attention to the destruction of the earth's capital - the soil; to indicate some of the consequences of this; and to suggest methods by which the lost fertility can be restored and maintained." - Preface. Sir Albert Howard [1873-1947] was a pioneer of the organic farming movement. Prior owner's inkstamp inside front board. Binding intact. Dust jacket not included. Average wear to publisher's blue cloth. A sound vintage copy of this landmark work.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Organic Agriculture, Composting, Sir Albert Howard, Agricultural Waste Products, Indore Process, Soil Fertility, Soil Aeration, Agricultural Research .