Fruits of Queensland by Albert H. Benson
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"Fruits of Queensland" by Albert H. Benson is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the agriculture and cultivation of fruits in Queensland, Australia, highlighting its diverse soil types, climates, and the various fruit species that thrive in the region. The author aims to educate prospective settlers and fruit-growers about the potential of Queensland for fruit cultivation and the favorable conditions that the state offers.
At the start of the text, Benson discusses the pressing need for population growth in Queensland to tap into its agricultural resources, specifically in fruit-growing. He outlines the challenges faced by those in overpopulated urban areas and emphasizes the unique qualities of Queensland's climate and soil, which contribute to successful fruit cultivation. The opening sections also describe the state’s natural advantages and the potential for establishing a thriving fruit-growing industry, urging readers to consider Queensland as an ideal place for settlement and agricultural investment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benson, Albert H. (Albert Henry), 1864?-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fruits of Queensland |
| Credits |
Produced by Nick Wall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Fruit-culture -- Queensland |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26552 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2220 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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