An Introduction to the Chemistry of Farming

In this classic work first published in 1849, Thomas Dyke Acland offers readers a comprehensive introduction to the chemistry of agriculture. Acland's insightful analysis covers topics ranging from soil composition and plant nutrition to the chemistry of fertilizers and the principles of crop rotation. While some of the specific details may have changed in the intervening years, Acland's foundational ideas and principles remain as relevant and important as ever.

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