Letters On Agriculture From His Excellency, George Washington To Arthur Young And John Sinclair (1847) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166591977)

Letters on Agriculture from His Excellency, George Washington to Arthur Young and John Sinclair is a collection of letters written by the first president of the United States, George Washington, to two prominent agriculturalists of his time, Arthur Young and John Sinclair. The letters were originally written between 1784 and 1799 and cover a wide range of topics related to agriculture, including crop cultivation, livestock management, soil conservation, and agricultural economics.Washington's letters offer insights into his own experiences as a farmer and landowner, as well as his thoughts on the state of agriculture in America and Europe. He discusses the challenges faced by farmers, such as pests and weather conditions, and offers practical advice on how to overcome them. He also shares his views on the role of government in promoting agriculture and the importance of education for farmers.The book, published in 1847, provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most famous founding fathers and his passion for agriculture. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture or the life and times of George Washington.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Washington
ISBN-10: 1166591972
ISBN-13: 9781166591977
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 210
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.44d