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Five Acres and Independence

by M G Kains

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ISBN13: 9780486209746
ISBN10: 0486209741
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This classic of the back-to-the-land movement is packed with solid, timeless information. Written by a renowned horticulturist, it has taught generations how to make their land self-sufficient, with explanations of organic farming techniques and reliable advice on other topics, including irrigation, livestock, crops, greenhouses, fertilizers, much more. 95 figures.

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Classic of the back-to-the-land movement is packed with solid, timeless information and will teach new converts how to make their land self-sufficient. Covers economics, plants, crops, animals, orchards, soils, selection, host of other necessary things.

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Great back-to-the-land classic explains basics of self-sufficient farming. The one book to get. 95 illustrations.
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ISBN:
9780486209746
Subtitle:
A Handbook for Small Farm Management
Introduction:
Kain, Maurice G.
Introduction:
Oldfield, J. E.
Author:
Kains, Maurice G.
Author:
Kains, M. G.
Author:
Oldfield, J. E.
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
Subject:
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subject:
United States - General
Subject:
Sociology, rural
Subject:
Agriculture
Subject:
Farm management
Subject:
Agriculture -- United States.
Subject:
Agriculture & Animal Husbandry - General
Subject:
Agriculture - General
Subject:
General Nature
Copyright:
1940
Edition Number:
Rev. and enl. ed.
Edition Description:
Revised, Enlarg
Series Volume:
611
Publication Date:
June 1973
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
397
Dimensions:
8.47x5.46x.89 in. .99 lbs.
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