The War Garden Victorious (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163864937)

""The War Garden Victorious"" by Charles Lathrop Pack is a historical book that explores the role of home gardening during World War I. The author, who was the chairman of the National War Garden Commission, provides a detailed account of the government's efforts to encourage Americans to grow their own fruits and vegetables in order to support the war effort. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the war garden movement. Topics covered include the history of the movement, the role of women in gardening, the use of school gardens, and the impact of the war garden movement on the American diet. The author also provides practical advice on how to start and maintain a war garden, including information on soil preparation, planting, and harvesting. Overall, ""The War Garden Victorious"" is a fascinating look at an important chapter in American history and a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening or the history of World War I.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: Charles Lathrop Pack
ISBN-10: 1163864935
ISBN-13: 9781163864937
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 396
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d