Publisher's Synopsis
The New American Farm Book is a comprehensive guide for farmers, written by Richard Lamb Allen and first published in 1869. The book covers a wide range of topics related to farming, including soil management, crop rotation, animal husbandry, and farm machinery. It also includes sections on the business side of farming, such as marketing and accounting.Throughout the book, Allen emphasizes the importance of scientific principles in agriculture, and encourages farmers to experiment and innovate in order to improve their yields and profits. He also provides detailed instructions on the care and feeding of various farm animals, including horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs.The New American Farm Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American agriculture, as well as for modern farmers looking to learn from the practices of the past. Despite its age, many of the techniques and principles discussed in the book remain relevant today, making it a timeless classic in the field of agriculture.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.
