In the early nineteenth century, agricultural periodicals containing information about horticultural advancements and practices originated in the Northeast, soon followed by publications in other regions of the country. Most had short publication runs, but a few of these publications had national influence and widespread circulation.
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Our ancient ancestors considered grapes, along with wine that was made from the grapes, essential for proper digestion and good health. Grapes were a prominent feature in ancient Greek and Roman mythology as shown in paintings on pottery vessels. Frescoes painted 5,000 years ago in Egyptian tombs show the harvest of vineyards and the process of winemaking. Archaeologists are providing evidence that grapes have been enjoyed by humans for pretty much the whole of human existence…
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Introduction In 1897 the first horseless carriage, a four-cylinder gasoline-powered vehicle was...
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Recently I was exploring some of the books my grandfather had left me. Even though they are identified and known as Little Blue Books, they are 3 ½” x 5” inexpensive newsprint paper booklets. The books are compact, cheap, and often have alluring titles or topics. They have been referred to as chapbooks and have been noted to represent the true reading taste of Americans.
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Article found in the Pacific Rural Press, September 5, 1874.
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