The Smallholder (1908)

by James Blyth

Book Overview

The Smallholder is a book written by James Blyth in 1908. This book is a comprehensive guide for those who aspire to become smallholders, or those who already have small farms and want to improve their practices. It covers a wide range of topics related to small-scale farming, including soil management, crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and farm economics. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of smallholding. The first chapter provides an overview of smallholding and its benefits. The following chapters delve into the details of soil management, crop cultivation, and animal husbandry. The author provides practical advice on how to improve soil fertility, select appropriate crops, and raise livestock. The book also includes chapters on farm economics, marketing, and farm buildings. The author explains how to manage finances, market produce, and construct farm buildings. In addition, the book contains several illustrations and diagrams that help readers understand the concepts discussed in the text. Overall, The Smallholder is a valuable resource for anyone interested in small-scale farming. It provides practical advice and useful information on all aspects of smallholding, making it an essential guide for beginners and experienced farmers alike.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: 1120928737
• ISBN13: 9781120928733
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"