A Muck Manual For Farmers (1860)

""A Muck Manual For Farmers"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Samuel Luther Dana in 1860. The book aims to educate farmers on the benefits of using muck, a type of organic matter found in swamps and marshes, as a fertilizer for their crops. The book covers a wide range of topics related to muck, including its composition, how to locate and harvest it, and how to properly apply it to different types of soil. Dana also provides detailed instructions on how to build and maintain a muck heap, which is a type of compost pile specifically designed for muck.Throughout the book, Dana emphasizes the importance of using muck as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to other types of fertilizers. He also includes case studies and testimonials from farmers who have successfully used muck to improve their crop yields.Overall, ""A Muck Manual For Farmers"" is an informative and practical guidebook that provides valuable insights into the benefits of using muck as a fertilizer. It is a must-read for any farmer looking to improve the health and productivity of their crops in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.