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OverviewEdward John Russell (1872–1965) was a British agricultural scientist, and Director of the Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden from 1912 to 1943. First published in 1950, as the second edition of a 1911 original, this book was written by Russell to provide the younger reader with an accessible guide to the properties of soil. Numerous illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in soil and the history of education. Full Product DetailsAuthor: E. J. RussellPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.260kg ISBN: 9781107684782ISBN 10: 1107684781 Pages: 154 Publication Date: 17 April 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsList of illustrations; Preface to the new edition; Introduction; 1. What is the soil made of?; 2. More about the clay; 3. What lime does to clay; 4. Some experiments with the sand; 5. The part that burns away; 6. The plant food in the soil; 7. The dwellers in the soil; 8. The soil and the plant; 9. Soil management: cultivation, manuring and liming; 10. The soil and the countryside; 11. How soil has been made; 12. A survey of your district; Appendix 1. Plot experiments in school gardens; Appendix 2. Books and questions; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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