A Century Of Missouri Agriculture (1921)

By Frederick Blackmar Mumford

Book Overview

A Century Of Missouri Agriculture is a historical book written by Frederick Blackmar Mumford in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive account of the agricultural development in Missouri over the course of a century, from 1820 to 1920. It covers the various aspects of agriculture in Missouri including crops, livestock, and farming techniques.Mumford's book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a specific period in Missouri's agricultural history. The first part examines the early years of Missouri agriculture, from 1820 to 1860, when the state was primarily a producer of hemp and tobacco. The second part covers the Civil War and Reconstruction era, during which Missouri's agriculture was greatly affected by the war and the changes that followed. The third part discusses the period of rapid growth and expansion in Missouri agriculture, from 1870 to 1900, when the state became a major producer of corn, wheat, and other crops. The final part covers the period from 1900 to 1920, during which Missouri's agriculture continued to evolve and adapt to changing conditions.Throughout the book, Mumford provides detailed accounts of the key events, people, and innovations that shaped Missouri's agricultural history. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help bring the story to life. A Century Of Missouri Agriculture is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture in Missouri and the Midwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120111161
• ISBN13: 9781120111166
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"