American Georgics: Writings on Farming, Culture, and the Land

by Brian Donahue and Sara M. Gregg

Book Overview

A rich and evocative collection of agrarian writing from the past two centuries, reflecting how shifting views on agriculture have shaped American society, from the first European settlers to the modern organic movement.

From Thomas Jefferson's Monticello to Michelle Obama's White House organic garden, the image of America as a nation of farmers has persisted from the beginnings of the American experiment. In this rich and evocative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300188048
• ISBN13: 9780300188042
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"