Charles Darwin [intro. by Albert Howard] — On Humus and the Earthworm

London, Faber and Faber Limited, 1945. Cloth. A scarce and charming reprint of a book influential for understanding the Earthworm's role in organic farming and the natural cycle of our lands. Darwin On Humans and the Earthworm: The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms with Observations and Habits, a scarce and charming reprint of Darwin's original work, with an introduction by English botanist Albert Howard. Published by Faber and Faber in 1945.In the publisher's original cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Contains numerous in-text tables and diagrams.This particular study of Darwin brings to light the importance of the earthworm for both our gardens and our farming, as well as their role in the burial of ancient buildings. As an advocate of organic farming, the book is particularly fascinating for those like Howard who wish to learn about how our produce is naturally grown. In the publisher's original cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with minimal marks, signs of shelf wear, and very minor fading to the spine. Dust wrapper is generally bright and clean, with fading to the spine and to the extremities. Signs of edge wear to wrapper, with slight chipping, and the occasional small puncture to wrapper spine. End papers are bright and clean, with the rare small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.