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Best.-Nr. 35744 — New York. Wiley & Putnam. 1844. Hardcover. 12mo 19cm viiipp.303 619 89p. appendix original blind stamp decorated dark brown cloth gilt spine titles scattered foxing near fine condition an.hds. ~ Scottish agricultural chemist James Finlay Weir Johnston 1796 1855 wrote extensively on the application of science to agricultural. Part 3 of "Lectures" in entitled "On improvement of the soil by mechanical and chemical means. Part 4" "On the products of the soil and their use in the feeding of animals". In 1849 Johnston visited New Brunswick and traveled 2000 miles to study the agriculture of the Province and offer suggestions for improvement. In 1850 his "Report on the agricultural capabilities of the Province of New Brunswick. was published Fredericton 2 editions. A well received report that proved to be overly positive. New York. Wiley & Putnam. 1844 hardcover