History And Cultivation Of Cotton And Tobacco (1864)

von Robert L. De Coin

316 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

History And Cultivation Of Cotton And Tobacco is a book written by Robert L. De Coin in 1864. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and cultivation of two of the most important cash crops of the time: cotton and tobacco. The book begins with an overview of the history of cotton, tracing its origins in ancient civilizations to its introduction to the United States. The author then goes on to discuss the various methods of cultivation, including planting, harvesting, and processing. He also covers topics such as soil preparation, fertilization, and pest control. The second part of the book focuses on tobacco, another important cash crop of the time. De Coin provides a detailed account of the history of tobacco, including its use by indigenous peoples and its introduction to Europe. He then goes on to discuss the various types of tobacco, including Virginia, Maryland, and Kentucky tobacco. Throughout the book, De Coin provides practical advice for farmers and planters, including tips on how to increase yields and improve the quality of the crops. He also discusses the economics of cotton and tobacco cultivation, including the impact of supply and demand on prices.Overall, History And Cultivation Of Cotton And Tobacco is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and cultivation of these two important cash crops. It provides a detailed account of their origins, cultivation, and economic importance, as well as practical advice for farmers and planters.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: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781104766146
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.07.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC