Historical Sketch Of The U.S. Department Of Agriculture - Charles Howard Greathouse - Bog

Historical Sketch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Its Objects and Present Organization is a book written by Charles Howard Greathouse and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive history of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including its founding, objectives, and organizational structure at the time of publication. The U.S. Department of Agriculture was established in 1862, during Abraham Lincoln's presidency, with the goal of promoting agricultural productivity and innovation. The book explores the department's early years, including the establishment of the Bureau of Agriculture, which was responsible for collecting and disseminating information about agriculture to farmers across the country. The book also covers the department's expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as it took on new responsibilities such as regulating food safety and promoting conservation efforts. Greathouse provides detailed descriptions of the department's various divisions and their functions, as well as its relationships with other government agencies and private organizations. Overall, Historical Sketch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American agriculture and the role of government in promoting agricultural development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.