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Farmers Of Forty Centuries: Organic Farming In China, Korea, And Japan
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For More Than 40,000 Years, Asian Farmers Worked The Same Fields Repeatedly Without Sapping The Land'S Fertility And Without Applying Artificial Fertilizer! How They Accomplished This Miraculous Feat Is Described By Author Franklin Hiram King, A Former Official Of The U.S. Department Of Agriculture. King Traveled To Asia In The Early 1900S To Learn How Farmers In China, Korea, And Japan Were Able To Achieve Successful Harvests Century After Century Without Exhausting The Soil One Of Their Most Valuable Natural Resources. This Book Is The Result Of His Extraordinary Mission.A Fascinating Study Of Wastefree Methods Of Cultivation, This Work Reveals The Secrets Of Ancient Farming Methods And, At The Same Time, Chronicles The Travels And Observations Of A Remarkable Man. A Welltrained Observer Who Studied The Actual Conditions Of Life Among Agricultural Peoples, King Provides Intriguing Glimpses Of Japan, China, Manchuria, And Korea; Customs Of The Common People; The Utilization Of Waste; Methods Of Irrigation, Reforestation, And Land Reclamation; The Cultivation Of Rice, Silk, And Tea; And Related Topics.Enhanced With More Than 240 Illustrations (Most Of Them Photographs), This Book Represents An Invaluable Resource For Organic Gardeners, Farmer, And Conservationists. It Remains One Of The Richest Sources Of Information About Peasant Agriculture [And] One Of The Pioneer Books On Organic Farming. The Lastwhole Earth Catalog.
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- Q: What is the size of the book? A: The book measures five point two four inches in length, zero point nine eight inches in width, and eight point two seven inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains four hundred sixty-four pages, providing extensive information on organic farming practices.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Franklin Hiram King, a former official of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics, including ancient farming methods, irrigation, reforestation, and the cultivation of rice, silk, and tea.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book at your own pace, as it is suitable for anyone interested in organic farming and sustainable practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners, as it explains the fundamentals of organic farming in an accessible manner.
- Q: Can I use this book for academic purposes? A: Yes, this book can be used for academic purposes, as it provides valuable insights into sustainable agriculture and historical practices.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to preserve its quality and prevent fading.
- Q: Is this book safe for children to read? A: Yes, the book is safe for children, as it discusses farming practices without any harmful content.
- Q: What is the recommended care for this book? A: To care for the book, handle it gently and avoid exposing it to moisture or extreme temperatures.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, contact customer support for return instructions and possible replacements.
- Q: Does this book have illustrations? A: Yes, the book is enhanced with more than two hundred forty illustrations, mostly photographs, to aid understanding.
- Q: Is this book available in other formats? A: Currently, this book is only available in paperback format.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: This book is unique due to its comprehensive study of sustainable farming methods used over thousands of years in Asia.
- Q: Can this book help me with gardening? A: Yes, this book serves as an invaluable resource for organic gardeners seeking effective cultivation techniques.