A rediscovery of the intricate ways in which some ancient civilizations tended the soil, and an account of many pioneers in the modern world who are working on the fringes of science - or even beyond - to develop productive, sustainable uses of land without chemical intervention. This is not merely a book about organic farming, the overall aim is to argue for the vitality gained by achieving harmonious interactions with the planet. The authors also wrote "The Secret Life of Plants".
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A rediscovery of the intricate ways in which some ancient civilizations tended the soil, and an account of many pioneers in the modern world who are working on the fringes of science - or even beyond - to develop productive, sustainable uses of land without chemical intervention. This is not merely a book about organic farming, the overall aim is to argue for the vitality gained by achieving harmonious interactions with the planet. The authors also wrote "The Secret Life of Plants".
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Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are solid. the cover is intact, but may show scuffs or light creases, as well as a possible rolled corner. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, The former owner may have written their name inside the front or back cover. COVER WILL VARY.
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Good. Size: 6x1x11; Hardcover in good condition. Light edge wear to covers. Dust jacket in very good condition. Exterior of pages will have foxing. Small gift inscription inside. No other markings. Pages in great reading shape. Binding is secure. Our feedback says it all! Feel confident when you order from Hilltop Book Shop.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x11; Hardcover in very good condition. Light edge wear to covers and dust jacket. Exterior of pages have two small spots. Interior is clean; free of markings & tears. Binding is secure. Our feedback says it all! Feel confident when you order from Hilltop Book Shop.
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Very Good in Good dust jacket. 0060158174. 444 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white illustrations. "Explores what innovative farmers and scientists are doing now-as well as during the past fifty years-so strengthen and purify the soil on which we-and the plants and animals we live on-depend; how new, healthier, and more productive ways have been found to raise food crops, thus eliminating reliance on petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides with their serious side effects."-from dust jacket. Book clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Moderate wear and no tears to dust jacket preserved in a clear protective cover. Nice copy of the increasingly scarce hard cover version of this classic work on healthy soil enrichment.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; SOIL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING CIVIL Secrets of the Soil: A Fascinating Account of Recent Breakthroughs-Scientific and Spiritual-That Can Save Your Garden or Farm Soil Management Organic Farming Agricultural Ecology Glacial Dust Certified Organic.
