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Soil in their Souls: A History of Fenland Farming
Rex Sly
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Description for Soil in their Souls: A History of Fenland Farming
Paperback. Full of history, anecdotes and characters coupled with fantastic illustrations new and old, Soil in their Souls is a must-have for those who live and work in the Fens, historians and visitors alike. Num Pages: 160 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEA; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 462.
Like many of the families in this book, Rex Sly follows in the footsteps of his ancestors who were also farmers in the Fens. The land was reclaimed by forebears, giving this unique bond between ‘soil and soul’ - each generation wishing to leave their soils as a sustainable inheritance to the next. The variety of crops which are grown has changed little over the past half-century, but the traditional farms have been largely replaced by high-tech agro-businesses. Not all farms in the fens are large, though, and the richness of the soils still enables the small grower to survive ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752457338
SKU
V9780752457338
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