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Handy man's manual of facts and figures

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1910
Author
Milford, James D.
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Call Number
05.5 C46ha
Author
Milford, James D.
Responsibility
James D. Milford
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Published Date
1910
Physical Description
213 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
farming
handy-work
Guidebooks
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of tips and information on handy-work and farming. While the publication admittedly claims not to be exhaustive, the guide continues to serve as a source of valuable farming information. The publication serves as a valuable source in understanding early 19th century farming, as well as poses as a possible comparison to modern farming techniques.
Contents
Chapter I: Success
Chapter II: Learn through the United States
Chapter III: The census
Chapter IV: Public lands
Chapter V: Interstate commerce
Chapter VI: Postal savings banks
Chapter VII: Labor, laws, and wages
Chapter VIII: Farm manures
Chapter IX: Corn
Chapter X: Factors in crop production
Chapter XI: Fruit Trees
Chapter XII: House flies and insect pests
Chapter XIII: Bees
Chapter XIV: About buildings
Chapter XV: About chickens
Chapter XVI: Good roads
Chapter XVII: What the handy man knows
Chapter XVIII: Around the farm
Chapter XIX: Things worth knowing
Chapter XX: About the house
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 C46ha
Collection
Archives Library
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