Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming
Explore a rich collection of works that illuminate the science of the Earth, focusing on agriculture and farming. Discover texts that cover everything from soil management to crop cultivation, offering timeless insights for both enthusiasts and professionals. Whether you're seeking practical farming techniques or understanding ecological impacts, these resources provide valuable knowledge to enhance sustainable practices and agricultural productivity. Unlock the secrets of nurturing our planet while feeding the world efficiently.
Town Geology
The book "Town Geology" by Charles Kingsley offers a fascinating exploration of the geological history and processes that have shaped the landscape of a town, revealing the complex and dynamic forces that have created the world around us.
By Charles Kingsley
Pecan Diseases and Pests and Their Control
Discover how to shield valuable pecan orchards from destructive diseases, caterpillars, bugs, and borers to guarantee a dependable harvest.
By David W. Rosburg
Ducks and Geese: Standard Breeds and Management
Discover the secrets to successfully raising ducks and geese, from selecting the perfect breed to mastering the art of their care and breeding.
By George E. (George Ellsworth) Howard
The Floors of the Ocean: 1. The North Atlantic Text to accompany the physiographic diagram of the North Atlantic
Journey into the depths of the North Atlantic to uncover hidden geological wonders and reshape our understanding of the ocean's floor.
By Bruce C. Heezen
Cacao Culture in the Philippines
Discover the secrets to cultivating cacao in the Philippine islands, where rich flavors mingle with agricultural strategies for prosperity.
By William Scrugham Lyon
Water and power for San Francisco from Hetch-Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park
A city fights for its future by tapping into a natural wonder, sparking debates about progress versus preservation.
By Martin Samuel Vilas
Poultry A Practical Guide to the Choice, Breeding, Rearing, and Management of all Descriptions of Fowls, Turkeys, Guinea-fowls, Ducks, and Geese, for Profit and Exhibition.
Unlock the secrets of successful fowl farming in this vintage guide, revealing lucrative methods for raising poultry and enriching your land.
By Hugh Piper
Sweet Clover: Harvesting and Thrashing the Seed Crop
Discover how to maximize your sweet clover harvest with expert tips on timing, machinery, and thrashing techniques for a bountiful yield.
By H. S. Coe
The peaches of New York
Discover the secrets of turn-of-the-century peach cultivation, where the fruit's history, botany, and economic impact intertwine to reveal its agricultural significance in New York.
By U. P. Hedrick
British Pomology Or, the History, Description, Classification, and Synonymes, of the Fruits and Fruit Trees of Great Britain
Discover a world of apples and other fruits from Great Britain, learning about their history, where they come from, and how they are sorted and classified.
By Robert Hogg
The Andes of Southern Peru Geographical Reconnaissance along the Seventy-Third Meridian
Journey through the early 20th-century Andes, where contrasting landscapes and lifestyles reveal the untold stories of Peru's diverse inhabitants and the impact of a changing world.
By Isaiah Bowman
The Young Farmer: Some Things He Should Know
Unlock the secrets to a bountiful harvest and a fulfilling life on the farm, where passion meets practical wisdom, and the soil yields success through knowledge.
By Thomas Forsyth Hunt
The Old Red Sandstone; or, New Walks in an Old Field
A man recounts his transformation from a hesitant quarry worker to a passionate geologist, unearthing ancient secrets hidden within the rocks.
By Hugh Miller
Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky
Uncover the secrets of the Earth, from its deep layers to the creatures that once roamed its surface, in a journey designed to spark wonder of the natural world.
By Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold) Goodrich
Shearing in the Riverina, New South Wales
In the late 19th century, amidst the vast landscapes of rural Australia, discover the trials and triumphs of hardworking individuals as they navigate the rigorous shearing season.
By Rolf Boldrewood
A New Doglike Carnivore, Genus Cynarctus, From the Clarendonian, Pliocene, of Texas
A newly discovered ancient carnivore, found in Texas, reveals secrets about its diet and place in the canine family tree through its unique teeth.
By E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond) Hall
The School Book of Forestry
Discover the early 20th-century scientific call to action, urging young readers to protect the vital forests for the sake of agriculture, lumber, and the Earth's future.
By Charles Lathrop Pack
The Geologic Story of the Great Plains A nontechnical description of the origin and evolution of the landscape of the Great Plains
Uncover the mysteries of grasslands, plateaus, and canyons as you journey through time to witness the geological forces that sculpted a continent.
By Donald E. Trimble
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Nebraska
Discover the amazing story of a frontiersman's ranch that became a window into a lost world of prehistoric creatures.
By United States. National Park Service
The Subtropical Garden; or, beauty of form in the flower garden.
Discover a path to creating visually captivating gardens by embracing form and diversity.
By W. (William) Robinson