The Farmer's Lighthouse

Chemistry Applied To Agriculture, The Only Profitable Mode Of Tilling The Soil (1855)

von J. Emerson Kent

112 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Farmer's Lighthouse is a book written by J. Emerson Kent in 1855 that explores the application of chemistry to agriculture. The book argues that utilizing scientific principles and understanding the chemical composition of soil can lead to more profitable farming practices. Kent provides a comprehensive overview of the chemical properties of soil, including its acidity, alkalinity, and nutrient content, and discusses how these factors can be measured and adjusted to optimize crop yields. The book also includes practical advice for farmers on topics such as fertilization, crop rotation, and the use of pesticides. Overall, The Farmer's Lighthouse is a pioneering work in the field of agricultural chemistry and a valuable resource for farmers and scientists alike.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.

• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Chemie
• ISBN: 9781104490492
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC