The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines

"The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines" by George Husmann is a handbook from the 1800's. Husmann shares hands-on advice for growing grapes and making wine, specially adapted for farms in America. At the beginning, the author admits doubt about writing on a popular topic, but shares he wants to help new grape-growers. Husmann also writes about the history of grape growing in America, remembering past problems. He wants to make grape growing easy and affordable so anyone can grow grapes and make wines that are as good as those brought in from other countries. The book's introduction lays the groundwork for the methods and ideas that come in future chapters.