An Elementary Treatise on American Grape Culture and Wine Making
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1867.
First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine. Large octavo. 483 pp, with index and "nearly 200 engravings drawn from nature." A lovely copy in original gilt-stamped green cloth. Mild fraying to spine ends, gift inscription on front free endpaper. The author notes that "grape culture, and especially wine making, are yet in their infancy in this country," but is optimistic that the solid principles he provides ("stating no fact that we have not repeatedly verified, and which may not be repeated by others") will lead to success for both the amateur gardener and the vineyardist alike. The text is nicely illustrated and covers climate, soil preparation, laying out and planting a vineyard, training, varieties of grape, propagation, stakes and trellises, cultivation, diseases and insects, and, finally, wine-making. Amerine & Borg 2290.
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