David Rankin, Farmer

David Rankin, Farmer: Modern Agricultural Methods Contrasted With Primitive Agricultural Methods By The Life History Of A Plain Farmer (1909) is a book that explores the evolution of agricultural methods from primitive to modern times through the life history of a plain farmer named David Rankin. The book provides a comprehensive account of the challenges faced by farmers in the early 20th century, including the use of primitive tools and techniques, and the impact of industrialization on agriculture.Rankin's life story is used as a framework to contrast the traditional farming methods of his ancestors with the modern techniques that he adopted. The book covers a wide range of topics, including crop rotation, soil conservation, irrigation, and livestock management. Rankin's experiences are used to illustrate the benefits of adopting modern methods, such as increased productivity and profitability.The book also discusses the social and economic factors that influenced the development of modern agriculture, including the rise of agricultural science and the growth of the agricultural machinery industry. It provides a fascinating insight into the history of agriculture and the challenges faced by farmers in adapting to changing times.Overall, David Rankin, Farmer: Modern Agricultural Methods Contrasted With Primitive Agricultural Methods By The Life History Of A Plain Farmer (1909) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture and the evolution of modern farming techniques. It provides an engaging and informative account of the challenges faced by farmers in the early 20th century and the innovations that transformed agriculture into the modern industry we know today.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.