Bananas: Nature's Institution for the Promotion of Laziness by Edward Wilkin Perry
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| Author | Perry, Edward Wilkin |
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| Title | Bananas: Nature's Institution for the Promotion of Laziness |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Bananas: Nature's Institution for the Promotion of Laziness" by Edward Wilkin Perry is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultivation, uses, and nutritional value of bananas, emphasizing their significance as a primary food source in tropical regions. Through detailed observations and analyses, Perry elucidates the various species of bananas, their growth conditions, and the economic benefits of banana farming. In this book, Perry delves into the life cycle of the banana plant and its predominant varieties, such as the plátano and guineo, explaining how these fruits are grown and harvested. He provides insights into banana farming's economic feasibility, comparing it to other staple crops in terms of yield, cost of production, and profitability. Perry highlights the banana's versatility as a food source, noting its various preparations and uses, from fresh consumption to cooking and even drying for export. He concludes with a vision of a prosperous future for banana cultivation, where hardworking planters can secure economic stability while enjoying the favorable conditions of their tropical environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Bananas |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55729 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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