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First published in 1899, this volume deals with the subject of corn plants, looking at the history of corn and how it has influenced and the lives of human beings throughout the ages. Originally intended for use in schools, this volume contains simple language ideal for young students or those with little knowledge of the agriculture and related terminology. Contents include: What Corn Plants Are, he Importance of Corn Plants to Mankind, The Roan Cereal Festivals, Other Corn Rites and their Meaning, Corn Plants In the Field, How they Manage Against Wind, Weight, and Wet, Defenses against Drought, Food-Making and Growth, Ho Corn Plants Provide for There Offspring, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of agriculture and agronomy.

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