Short History of Gardening and Agriculture: From Forest Gardens to the Modern Tractor
About this eBook
Gardening and agriculture are important pillars of our culture. Short History of Gardening and Agriculture relates the story of agriculture from Neolithic times until the emergence of modern agriculture.
Neolithic Revolution
During the Neolithic Revolution that began around the end of the last Ice Age, about 11,000 years ago. Humans, who had been dependent upon hunting and gathering practices and learn the techniques that would lead to the growing, harvesting and storage of food. This allowed the human population to grow and civilization to stabilize.
Native American Agricultural Practices
Learn how the Native Americans practiced agriculture in the New World as they practiced the Three Sisters method of farming.
Ancient Agriculture
The agricultural and farming practices of the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians are also covered in the book.
Medieval Agriculture And Farming
Readers will learn many of the tools, crops and practices of Medieval farmers. A monthly journal of the life of the medieval farmer is also included.
Colonial Agriculture
Agriculture was an immediate necessity the early settlers, as the vast distance from the colonies to the home countries made supply from Europe almost impossible. The book covers the planting, harvesting and storage methods of the colonists during the colonial period.
Vegetable, Grain and Livestock Crops
The book also discusses the major vegetable and grain crops humans rely upon for food. Livestock like chickens, pigs, cattle, goats and sheep are also included. One section each for dogs and cats relates how these much beloved animals began their long association with people.
agriculture history, garden history, neolithic revolution, native american agricultural practices, ancient agriculture, colonial agriculture, medieval agriculture and farming,
About the author
Author Paul R. Wonning considers himself an "Indiana Hound," because he likes to "sniff" out the interesting places and history of Indiana and then use his books to reveal them to his readers. He also enjoys gardening, American history and dabbles in writing fantasy and humorous fiction.
