Five Acres and Independence
by Maurice G. Kains
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Author: Maurice G. KainsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
ISBN: 0486209741
Number of pages: 397
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: Found some gems but it took some work
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm sure this book was fantastic when if first came out back in the 1940's, but there are way better resources today that provide the information you seek without putting you to sleep or boring you with irrelevant topics on outdated technology.
If you don't mind a dry read (I fell asleep ever five pages) and have read all of the other books there might be some gems in here worth checking out. Otherwise, I'd say save your money and buy something more applicable to farming in the new millenium.
Summary of Five Acres and Independence
This classic of the back-to-the-land movement is packed with solid, timeless information. Written by a renowned horticulturist, it has taught generations how to make their land self-sufficient, with explanations of organic farming techniques and reliable advice on other topics, including irrigation, livestock, crops, greenhouses, fertilizers, much more. 95 figures.
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