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_aJohnson, Samuel W. _q(Samuel William), _d1830-1909 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPeat and its Uses as Fertilizer and Fuel |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-07-28 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Steven Giacomelli, Barbara Kosker, Jeannie Howse 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"Peat and its Uses as Fertilizer and Fuel" by Samuel W. Johnson is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the properties, formation, and applications of peat, an organic material primarily found in bogs and swamps, highlighting both its use as a fertilizer and its potential as a fuel source. Through comprehensive analyses and investigation, Johnson aims to elucidate the benefits and implications of utilizing peat in agriculture and energy production. The opening of the book introduces the author's motivations and qualifications, noting his background as a chemist for the State Agricultural Society of Connecticut. Johnson summarizes his earlier investigations on peat's agricultural uses, detailing the importance of understanding its chemical composition and properties. He emphasizes the value of peat in improving soil texture, retaining moisture, and enhancing nutrient availability for crops. Additionally, he briefly discusses the implications of high fuel prices and the potential of peat to serve as an alternative energy source. Overall, the introductory portion lays a solid foundation for the exploration of peat's diverse applications in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aPeat | ||
| 653 | _aFuel | ||
| 653 | _aFertilizers | ||
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