The Story of the Soil; from the Basis of Absolute Science and Real Life by Hopkins

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Author Hopkins, Cyril G. (Cyril George), 1866-1919
Title The Story of the Soil; from the Basis of Absolute Science and Real Life
Note Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This etext was produced by Steve Solomon (ssolomon@soilandhealth.org).
Summary "The Story of the Soil; from the Basis of Absolute Science and Real Life" by Cyril G. Hopkins is a scientific publication likely written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the themes of soil fertility, agricultural practices, and the relationship between farming and scientific understanding. It is framed around the character Percy Johnston, who is portrayed as a young man eager to learn and improve the agricultural landscape of the Southern U.S. The opening of the text introduces Percy Johnston as he arrives at a Southern homestead in the year 1903, seeking room and board. His desire to explore the surrounding farmlands reveals his deep-rooted interest in agriculture, particularly in the face of declining soil productivity. Through conversations with the elderly Mrs. West and her granddaughter, Adelaide, we learn about the historical decline of the land's fertility, the struggles of farming families, and the shifting attitudes towards agriculture in the South. The narrative sets up a thoughtful exploration of soil science and the potential for restoration, hinting at the broader educational themes Jenkins aims to address in the context of early 20th-century agricultural reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class S: Agriculture
Subject Soils
Category Text
EBook-No. 4527
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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