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On The Farm (1898)

On The Farm (1898)

Parker, Francis Wayland
Helm, Nellie Lathrop

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ISBN10: 1166964817
ISBN13: 9781166964818
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On The Farm is a book written by Francis Wayland Parker and published in 1898. The book is a collection of essays that provide an insight into the life and work of a farmer in the late 19th century. The author, who was a prominent educator and advocate of progressive education, uses his experience of living on a farm to explore the connection between nature and education. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of farming, including the cultivation of crops, the care of livestock, and the management of a farm. Parker also discusses the challenges faced by farmers, such as weather conditions, pests, and market fluctuations. Throughout the book, Parker emphasizes the importance of education in farming. He argues that farmers should be knowledgeable about science, economics, and technology in order to improve their productivity and profitability. He also advocates for a more holistic approach to education that integrates the natural world into the curriculum. On The Farm is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the life of a farmer in the late 19th century. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between nature and education that remains relevant 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.

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