This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ...of which the fence is built?" "Why, stones, to be sure." "Yes, and where do they come from?" "They are broken bits of rock. I'm sure of that, because some of the stones in the front fence exactly match the great rocks in the woods up on the hill." "And what are rocks made of?" "Rocks--rocks--they--oh, yes, I remember, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ...of which the fence is built?" "Why, stones, to be sure." "Yes, and where do they come from?" "They are broken bits of rock. I'm sure of that, because some of the stones in the front fence exactly match the great rocks in the woods up on the hill." "And what are rocks made of?" "Rocks--rocks--they--oh, yes, I remember, --they are bits of earth, --hardened earth, I guess," said Anne, jumping at a conclusion, and missing. "Listen, Anne; though rocks are in one way the hardened crust of the molten fluid that formed the earth, they are now its skeleton, the framework that holds the seas and land together; and what you call earth or soil, in which trees and plants grow, is made of these rocks turned to powder. This is my labour, to grind the flinty rock and prepare it to yield food for man; yet you say my gardening is easy. How do I do it? By using the great password Brotherhood--alone I could do nothing. "Heat, Cold, Wind, and Water are my aids. Heat and Cold rend and split the rocks; Wind and Water loosen the split fragments and carry them away, or beat upon them until they powder and decay, dropping into particles. "The Flower Market works with me also, and the great trees both drop their leaves to add their rich mould to the sandy grains, and also reach their root fingers in between the stones and into rock crevices to break them further open. In this way soil is made out of stone, and is carried on continually by streams and rivers to fill bare places and make new wild gardens. "Then, too, my ploughs are ever working in my garden where the soil is made. You know how frost upheaves earth and stones. Have you thought how earthworms work day and night pushing and ploughing to let air into ...
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Gleeson, Joseph M. New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 376 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Gleeson, Joseph M. Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 376 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very Good. Reprint. Illustrated by Joseph M. Gleeson. Very good Book spine edges are lightly rubbed and book corners are lightly rubbed and starting to fray formers owners name inside front cover. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Gleeson, Joseph M. New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 376 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
