Howard, Sir Albert — An Agricultural Testament

good . 1940 1st ed, First edition of this landmark work in the history of organic agriculture. Intended to "draw attention to the destruction of the earth's capital - the soil; to indicates some of the consequences of this; and to suggest methods by which the lost fertility can be restored and maintained. This ambitious project is founded on the work and experience of forty years, mainly devoted to agricultural research in the West Indies, India, and Great Britain. Clean green boards, no dustjacket, owners bookplate on inner board, text clean, no markings, with some plates, very feint toning to pages, binding tight, Professional booksellers since 1981 Oxford University Press