
audiobook
by Charles William Burkett, Daniel Harvey Hill, Frank Lincoln Stevens
FRANK LINCOLN STEVENS
REVISED EDITION
PREFACE
TO THE TEACHER
AGRICULTURE FOR BEGINNERS
CHAPTER I - THE SOIL - SECTION I. ORIGIN OF THE SOIL
CHAPTER II - THE SOIL AND THE PLANT - SECTION VIII. ROOTS
CHAPTER III - THE PLANT - SECTION XII. HOW A PLANT FEEDS FROM THE AIR
CHAPTER IV - HOW TO RAISE A FRUIT TREE
CHAPTER V - HORTICULTURE - SECTION XXV. MARKET-GARDENING
Agriculture for Beginners offers a clear, step‑by‑step introduction to the science behind farming, aimed at young learners and anyone new to the field. The authors blend fundamental principles of plant and animal biology with practical tips for planting, caring for livestock, and managing a farmstead. By framing these topics as part of the broader curriculum, the book shows how agricultural knowledge fits alongside arithmetic, geography, and language arts.
Designed with teachers in mind, the guide reassures educators who may lack personal farming experience, presenting the material in simple language and offering ready‑made experiments that can be carried out in a classroom, garden, or nearby field. It encourages hands‑on observation, seasonal projects, and discussions that link natural laws to everyday life, fostering curiosity and confidence in students. The result is a learning experience that not only prepares future farmers but also enriches pupils’ overall appreciation of the natural world.
Full title
Agriculture for Beginners Revised Edition Revised Edition
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (417K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This file is gratefully uploaded to the PG collection in honor of Distributed Proofreaders having posted over 10,000 ebooks.
Release date
Mar 8, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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Best known for writing clear, practical books about farming, this early 20th-century educator helped bring agriculture into the classroom. His work ranges from beginner-friendly textbooks to hands-on guides for crops, livestock, and rural life.
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Best remembered as an educator, historian, and literary scholar, he helped shape early North Carolina higher education while also writing textbooks and works on Southern and Civil War history. His career moved between the classroom, the library, and college leadership, giving his books a practical, teacherly voice.
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