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1907501332<p>The Century Co 1907. Hardcover. Ex-Library/No Jacket. Library markings etc. At one time was part of a library collection. Bumping and rubbing to corners edges and ends of the boards. Some discoloration/soiling marks. Hinge is loose in a couple places but intact. Age toning throughout.</p> The Century Co hardcover
133207121X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1907MB29<p><em>The Training of the Human Plant</em>. Luther Burbank. The Century Co. New York. First edition 1907. Very good hardcover with no dustjacket. Minimal wear to the cover. Pages are lightly tanned unmarked with a few pages with small stains. Deckled fore edge. Uneven bottom pages. Paramahansa Yogananda dedicated <em>Autobiography of a Yogi</em> to the memory of Luther Burbank "An American Saint." When he visited Burbank in the 1920s at his home in Santa Rosa California the "saint amid the roses" gave him an autographed photo and copy of this small volume which the guru read that night "with intense interest." When Yoganandaji founded his East-West magazine Luther Burbank contributed the article "Science and Civilization" to the first issue.</p> The Century Co. hardcover
2024BIBHB0095167722024. Hardcover. New. About The Book: In ""The Training of the Human Plant"" Luther Burbank draws parallels between plant and human life emphasizing the power of directed selection and crossbreeding in both. He highlights the importance of wisely directed crossbreeding and rigorous selection in achieving progress cautioning against unorganized efforts. Burbank sees the vast mingling of races in the United States as an unprecedented opportunity for developing a superior human race. Through statistical data on immigration he underscores the diverse genetic pool available for this endeavor. The book's insights into human genetics adaptation and cultural homogenization offer a thought-provoking perspective on eugenics and human development. About The Author: Luther Burbank 1849�1926 was an American botanist who revolutionized agricultural science developing over 800 strains of plants in his 55-year career. His creations included spineless cacti for cattle-feed the plumcot and the iconic Russet Burbank potato crucial during Ireland's Great Famine. Burbank authored books like ""The Training of the Human Plant"" 1907 advocating eugenic practices by drawing parallels between plant breeding and human genetics. The Title 'The Training of the Human Plant written/authored/edited by Luther Burbank' published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362083784 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 113 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education Eugenics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
1907kz307NY: The Century Co. 1907. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 1907 1st edition 1st printing. Inscribed by Luther Burbank- superstar botanist American plant breeder pioneer of agricultural science. Beginning in 1880s Luther Burbank developed 800 strains and varieties of plants during his 55-year career. Burbank gained fame by saving U.S. potato crops from the deadly blight through cultivating russet potatoes-- thus cementing public opinion of Luther Burbank as a major influence in American botany horticulture and agricultural science. Burbank's plant studies led him to become a major and influential proponent of Eugenics the dominant social philosophy of the Western world in 19th to mid-20th century-- advocates included American President Woodrow Wilson & birth-control activist Margaret Sanger. "The Training of the Human Plant" is a highly readable book of Luther Burbank's views on Eugenics and how best to raise children into capable healthy adults. Burbank's experiences in horticulture and agriculture led him to consider raising kids the same way we tend and treat plants to grow big and strong-- in a poetic closing Burbank asked to "set our children free to thrive in nature". The Century Co. Hardcover
19076678New York: The Century Co. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1907. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Green cloth cover is worn at corners and spine caps with toned spine label but clean bright and in very good condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Frontispiece protected by tissue. Pages are clean and near pristine. . . The Century Co. hardcover
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1984011084NY: Harper & Row. First edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published NY: Harper & Row 1984 first printing. 8vo. xi404pp. A trace of dust spotting on top edge of page block else fine in near fine dust jacket. . Near Fine. Hard. 1st. 1984. Harper & Row unknown
1985Q-0060600721Harper & Row 1985-01-01. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Harper & Row hardcover
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I15A-05213Paulist Press. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates stamps limited notes and highlighting or a few light stains. Paulist Press unknown
1980Q-080912291XPaulist Press 1980-01-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Paulist Press paperback
0266959644.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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1934024753New York: Harper & Brothers 1934. First Edition stated 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good DJ. 315 Pp. Red Cloth Gilt. First Edition Stated. Clean Unfaded Spine Gilt Brilliant No Ownership Names. A Few Pencil Notes At Rear About Statistics. Dj Very Clean Spine A Little Darkened And With A 1 1/2" X 3/4" Damp Spot At Center Wear With Small Losses At Corners. Fry An Important Sociologist Was Chairman Of The Sociology Department At Rochester University1933-1938. He Headed Several Surveys Served As Director Of Sthe Ocial And Religious Research Institute For 10 Years Studied American Villagers Designed Girls' School In Albania Aided The War Industries Board Etc. <br/> <br/> Harper & Brothers hardcover
1981106022.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1019519134.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1883057161London: T. Fisher Unwin 26 Paternoster Square Gresham Press 1883. First Edition . Hardcover. Good Plus. 12mo. Engraved frontispiece & Title-page. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1883. Printed at the Gresham Press. Published to mark 400 years of the birth of Martin Luther. Hardback. Engraved Title-page. Introduction By John Gibb. Decorative head-pieces through the book. Original vellum-leather; lettered in black to spine and covers; bevelled boards. Untrimmed edges as issued. A little foxing to binding. No owner name; no internal markings. Small blind-stamped bookseller name. Tight bright and clean. Spine worn and slightly chipped to tips. Binding age-dulled. End-papers slightly foxed. Tight and clean internally. GOOD. 141 pages. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. 12mo. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. Rosley Books for Antiquarian books Cumberland Everyman Inklings Keswick Literature Rarities Theology and History. . T. Fisher Unwin 26 Paternoster Square Gresham Press . SCARCE. <br/> <br/> T. Fisher Unwin, 26 Paternoster Square [ Gresham Press ] hardcover
2005Q-0486443590Dover Publications 2005-08-10. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Dover Publications paperback
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