Market Gardening: The History Of Commercial Flower, Fruit And Vegetable Growing
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ronald Webber
Binding: Hardback
Published: David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: rubbing of dust jacket and some wear; significant tanning on inside of dust jacket; hard cover and pages in good condition
This historical account chronicles the evolution of commercial horticulture, detailing the methods and innovations that shaped market gardening across centuries. It presents a comprehensive overview of how flowers, fruits, and vegetables transitioned from subsistence farming to large-scale commercial enterprises. Ronald Webber uncovers the societal and economic forces that influenced these agricultural practices, illustrating the ingenuity and challenges faced by growers throughout history. The narrative provides an authoritative look into the intricate world of cultivating produce for market, offering insights into the enduring legacy of these vital industries as presented in Market Gardening: The History Of Commercial Flower, Fruit And Vegetable Growing.
Author: Ronald Webber
Binding: Hardback
Published: David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: rubbing of dust jacket and some wear; significant tanning on inside of dust jacket; hard cover and pages in good condition
This historical account chronicles the evolution of commercial horticulture, detailing the methods and innovations that shaped market gardening across centuries. It presents a comprehensive overview of how flowers, fruits, and vegetables transitioned from subsistence farming to large-scale commercial enterprises. Ronald Webber uncovers the societal and economic forces that influenced these agricultural practices, illustrating the ingenuity and challenges faced by growers throughout history. The narrative provides an authoritative look into the intricate world of cultivating produce for market, offering insights into the enduring legacy of these vital industries as presented in Market Gardening: The History Of Commercial Flower, Fruit And Vegetable Growing.