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100 1 _aFrench, Henry F.
_q(Henry Flagg),
_d1813-1885
245 1 0 _aFarm drainage :
_bThe Principles, Processes, and Effects of Draining Land with Stones, Wood, Plows, and Open Ditches, and Especially with Tiles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-10
508 _aProduced by Steven Giacomelli, Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
520 _a"Farm Drainage" by Henry F. French is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work primarily focuses on the principles, processes, and effects of draining land using various methods, including tiles and open ditches. French aims to provide practical guidance for American farmers, offering insights into the historical context and modern advances in land drainage. At the start of the book, the author discusses the relevance and necessity of drainage for American agriculture, acknowledging the misunderstanding surrounding its principles. French highlights the importance of adapting drainage techniques from England to the unique conditions of American soil and climate. He mentions well-known figures and advocates, like Emerson and Lieutenant Maury, who recognize drainage as a vital agricultural practice. The opening sets the stage for a thorough examination of drainage systems, emphasizing its potential to enhance agricultural productivity while stressing a practical and approachable guide for farmers seeking to improve their land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDrainage
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23435
999 _c64487
_d64487