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TEXT-BOOKS of agriculture are rapidly increasing in number. The name of the author on the title-page of this is that of the late Principal of the Agricultural College at Aspatria, Cumberland, who, most unfortunately, was unable to complete the work. He was struck down at a comparatively early age, and in the midst of hard work and a successful career. He is most highly spoken of, and deservedly so, in the preface by the editor of the book, Mr. J. Lister, of Aspatria. From such hands we anticipated much and good work, though the task might appear heavy. We regret to say that we have been greatly disappointed. We are told that—
Advanced Agriculture.
By H. J. Webb (Lond.). 8vo., pp. vi. and 672. (London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1894.)
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Advanced Agriculture. Nature 51, 218–219 (1895). https://doi.org/10.1038/051218a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/051218a0