BALFOUR, E.B. - The Living Soil - Evidence of the Importance to Human Health of Soil Vitality, with Special Reference to National Planning

New York: The Devin-Adair Company, 1948. Revised Edition. Hardcover. 270 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white photographic plates. First U.S. edition. "Since its first [British] printing in 1943 this work is now established as a scientific classic in soil biology and fertility relationships. Completely revised and up-to-date. A fascinating read and foundation stone for an agricultural library, a book needed by every gardener and farmer." - dust jacket. Moderate quantity of ball pen markings to contents and inside back board. Moderate foxing to edges and endpapers. Average wear to publisher's chestnut cloth. Binding intact. Moderate wear to dust jacket now protected in mylar. A sound vintage copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Soil science, Humus, Haughley Research Trust, Haughley Research Farm Project, Organic Farming, Soil biology, Soil Fertility, Composting. Good in Good dust jacket .

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