The Potato Plant: Its Uses And Properties; Together With The Cause Of The Present Malady (1847) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163896402)

""The Potato Plant: Its Uses and Properties; Together with the Cause of the Present Malady"" is a book written by Alfred Smee in 1847. The book provides a comprehensive study of the potato plant, including its uses and properties, as well as an explanation of the cause of the then-current potato blight. Smee's work is an important historical document, as it sheds light on the scientific understanding of the potato plant during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the potato plant, such as its history, cultivation, and nutritional properties. Smee also delves into the various diseases and pests that can affect the potato plant, and provides recommendations for their prevention and treatment. Overall, ""The Potato Plant: Its Uses and Properties; Together with the Cause of the Present Malady"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of agriculture, as well as the role of the potato in global food systems.The Extension Of That Disease To Other Plants, The Question Of Famine Arising Therefrom And The Best Means Of Averting That Calamity.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: Alfred Smee
ISBN-10: 1163896403
ISBN-13: 9781163896402
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d