author
Edward Corning
1839–1914
A practical early poultry writer, this American author is remembered for documenting the methods behind the famous Corning Egg Farm. His best-known book offers a firsthand look at large-scale egg production at the start of the 20th century.
1 Audiobook
The Corning Egg Farm book, by Corning himself
by Edward Corning, Gardner Corning
About the author
Born in 1839 and dying in 1914, Edward Corning is chiefly associated with The Corning Egg Farm Book, by Corning Himself, a work published in the public-domain era and still preserved by major digital libraries.
That book presents itself as the story of the Corning egg farm from its beginnings through its rise to prominence, along with a detailed account of the methods and systems used there. Written with Gardner Corning, it blends memoir, farm record, and practical instruction, making it useful both as a historical snapshot and as a guide for readers interested in early commercial poultry keeping.
Although little biographical detail was easy to confirm from reliable online sources, Corning's surviving work shows a writer focused on clear explanation and hands-on results. For listeners interested in agriculture, self-made enterprise, or everyday American life in the early 1900s, his writing offers a direct window into a specialized world.