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Reminiscences, Tales and Anecdotes of the Laboratories, Staff and Experimental Fields, 1872-1922 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Mr. Grey's Reminiscences will appeal to all who know something of Rothamsted and of the pioneering labours of its illustrious founders, Lawes and Gilbert. Of the work they accomplished little had to be said here this has been incorporated in the general body of agricultural science and practice, and the results, heretical and subversive as they appeared at one time, are now as firmly accepted as is anything in these days. Mr. Grey deals with the more personal side of Rothamsted, with the doings of the men themselves, not only with the great actors, but with the smaller ones also down to the humblest worker on the plots or in the laboratory. He is peculiarly well fitted for this task. Beginning as a small boy, to sort out the grasses, clovers and weeds from samples of hay, he rose through all the stages of the routine staff, finally becoming superintendent of the field plots. His genial, friendly nature has privileged him to a more intimate knowledge of his fellow workers than most people ever attain, and as a shrewd observer of men and things he has seen much more than many others could have done, even had they had the same opportunities. This he has set down in his own kindly, humorous manner, and from his record nothing has been deleted nor has there been any editorial polishing; the record stands as he wrote it - a faithful account of the men and boys who executed the great work which Lawes and Gilbert planned.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1334162026
- ISBN 13 9781334162022
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages176
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Edwin Greyâs Reminiscences of Rothamsted Experimental Station is an insightful look into the heart of one of the world's most famous agricultural research stations. The author, a former employee of Rothamsted, provides a detailed account of the institution's early years, offering valuable insights into the people, practices, and motivations of those who revolutionized our understanding of soil and crop management. Grey introduces us to the eccentric Professor King, the lab's caretaker, whose collections and creations shaped the grounds as much as the scientific work done within. We encounter Sir John Bennet Lawes and Sir Joseph Henry Gilbert, co-founders of the station, and their tireless dedication to furthering the science of agriculture. The book also offers an inside look at the daily life and workings of the laboratory staff, with their shared passions, inside jokes, and the occasional pranks played on each other. Above all, the book conveys Rothamsted's ethos of innovation and relentless pursuit of scientific excellence, which continues to inspire researchers to this day. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334162022_0
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