"Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health" by George E. Waring is a detailed handbook from the 1800s focusing on the crucial role of land drainage, highlighting efficient drainage methods to boost farm production and improve overall well-being. Aimed at farmers and landowners, the book explains the indicators of over-saturated land, such as water accumulation and drooping vegetation. Waring explains how water can stagnate, impeding growth, and introduces the concept of thoughtfully designed drainage networks, explaining how they effectively regulate excessive moisture, promoting healthier soil and enhancing harvests. This groundwork prepares readers for the practical uses and technical details described in later chapters
Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health
By George E. (George Edwin) Waring
Discover how a comprehensive drainage system transforms waterlogged soil into fertile land, promising both abundant harvests and improved public health.
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About the AuthorGeorge E. Waring Jr. was an American sanitary engineer and civic reformer. He was an early American designer and advocate of sewer systems that keep domestic sewage separate from storm runoff.
George E. Waring Jr. was an American sanitary engineer and civic reformer. He was an early American designer and advocate of sewer systems that keep domestic sewage separate from storm runoff.
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