Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780486209746ISBN:0486209741
Description: Paperback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition, suitable as a study copy. pp., 600grams, ISBN: 0486209741. read more
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780486209746ISBN:0486209741
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings. Softly worn around edges and corners. Binding cracked. Creases. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780486209746ISBN:0486209741
Description: Good. No spinal creasing, no store stamps. Edgewear. Back cover crease. Back-to-the-land classic explains basics of self-sufficient farming. The one book to get. 95 illus. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications, Mineola, NY
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780486209746ISBN:0486209741
Description: Good. No Jacket as Issued. Blue photo illustrated cover with light edge wear and rubbing, foot of spine bumped/creased, 397 pages with index. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date Published: 1973-01-01
ISBN-13:9780486209746ISBN:0486209741
Description: Fair. Worn but readable copy, pages clear and bright, a reading copy only, tight, creased spine and cover, cover curl, cracked, corners bumped and curled, spots on page edges. read more
Description: Very Good with no dust jacket. 0486209741. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall A Dover softcover. Light edgewear to covers. Clean interior. Embossed circular stamping from previous owner on ffep and on title page. Nice, firm binding. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780486209746ISBN:0486209741
Description: Very Good. Truly very good softcover, text clean, no marks, covers glossy, bright, clean, binsing square and tight, very reliable shipper(shelf#25) read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date Published: 1973-01-01
ISBN-13:9780486209746ISBN:0486209741
Description: Very Good. Previous owner's gift inscription on front free end paper. Clean covers with clean and tight pages, volume is square: overall a very presentable copy. Light rubbing to cover edges. read more
Edition: Revised and enlarged Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: dover Publications, New York
Date Published: 1973
Description: Illustrated. Near Very Good. 5.5 x 8.5 trade paperback book. White lettering on the color illustrated cover and spine. Anyone who has ever dreamed of getting back to the soil will get from Maurice Grenville Kains' practical and easy-to-understand discussions a more complete view of what small-scale farming means. 397 pages. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Some soil and wear. Light stain at bottom edges of first pages. Near Very Good condition. read more
"Written in 1935 and revised in 1940, Kains develops a plan for running a small (let's say, 5 acres or so) farm for a profit. For the prospective homesteader, this is interesting reading, but hardly essential.
The main problem with the book is, of course, that it's dated. There are better books out there to direct the reader toward similar goals that are more up-to-date in terms of the information presented. The dollar figures, of course, are virtually meaningless to the modern reader. The equipment discussed centers are largely antiques now; for that matter, electricity is discussed as a relatively new option for the farmer. It's interest is largely historical, unless one is looking for a conscious reversion toward simpler technologies for one reason or another.
I do not, however, want to discount the value of the information contained here--the basic vision of the book has merit on its own, and many of the techniques are timeless, but it can be difficult for the reader without much prior knowledge of the subject to sort these matters out (and, of course, if you have that background, how much do you really need the book?)."
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
