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Description

1. 1 online resource (xv, 290 p., [10] p. of plates) : ill., map.

Series statement

1. Environmental history and the American South

Uniform title

1. My work is that of conservation (Online)
2. Environmental history and the American South.

Alternative title

1. My work is that of conservation (Online)

Subject

1. Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943
2. Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943 > Political and social views
3. Agriculturists > United States > Biography
4. African American agriculturists > Biography
5. African American scientists > Biography
6. Conservationists > Southern States > Biography
7. Agricultural conservation > Black Belt (Ala. and Miss.) > History
8. African American farmers > Black Belt (Ala. and Miss.) > History
9. Environmental protection > Black Belt (Ala. and Miss.) > History
10. Black Belt (Ala. and Miss.) > Environmental conditions

Contents

1. Prologue: Macon County, Alabama, 1896 -- Were it not for his dusky skin -- The earnest student of nature -- The ruthless hand of Mr. Carenot -- In a strange land and among a strange people -- Teaching the beauties of nature -- Hints and suggestions to farmers -- The peanut man -- Divine inspiration -- Where the soil is wasted -- Epilogue: My work is that of conservation.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Access (note)

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

Author

1. Hersey, Mark D.

Title

1. My work is that of conservation [electronic resource] : an environmental biography of George Washington Carver / Mark D. Hersey.

Imprint

1. Athens : University of Georgia Press, c2011.

Series

1. Environmental history and the American South
2. Environmental history and the American South.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Access

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

Connect to:

1. Available from home with a valid library card
2. Available onsite at NYPL

LCCN

1. 2010043987