The potato book / J.C. Newsham ; with an introduction by Kathy Clugston.
"First published towards the end of the First World War, this charming little book is a love letter to the potato, from its origins in South America to Sir Francis Drake's travels, the Irish potato famine, and the great potato boom of 1903 when the "El Dorado" changed hands at eye-watering prices. Filled with practical advice much of which still holds true today, The Potato Book was written to advocate growing potatoes as a cheap and effective crop against a background of spiraling costs and food shortages. Chapters cover soil preparation, methods of propagating, chitting, planting, earthing-up, and recommended varieties from King Edward to Kerr's Pink. It also describes, with handy diagrams, how to guard against common pests and diseases"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1851246231
- ISBN: 9781851246236
- Physical Description: x, 94 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
- Publisher: Oxford : Bodleian Library Publishing, 2024.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | 635.21 Newsham (Text) | 38955500166849 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
