Food, Soil and Civilization 1946 HC DJ 1st Ed Longmans Green Southwell Hicks

Key Details:
Title: Food, Soil and Civilization
Author: Chosen and arranged by E. A. Southwell, with an introduction by Sir C. Stanton Hicks
Publisher: Longmans, Green & Co. (London / Melbourne / New York)
Year of Publication: 1950
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable wrap)
Pages: 175
Language: English
Genre: History / Agriculture / Environmental Studies / Australian Studies
Notable Figures: Sir C. Stanton Hicks, Professor of Human Physiology at the University of Adelaide

Mini Story or Hook:
This thought-provoking 1950 anthology, edited by E. A. Southwell and introduced by the renowned Sir C. Stanton Hicks, explores the fundamental link between food production, soil health, and the rise and fall of civilizations. Originally issued by Longmans for educational and ecological discourse, it remains strikingly relevant in today’s conversations about sustainability, land use, and global development. A timeless piece that bridges science, ethics, and history.

Condition:
Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.

A vintage hardcover in respectable condition:

• Dust jacket is intact and protected in a removable clear sleeve; moderate scuffing and edge wear present, particularly at the top of spine and rear.

• Binding is secure and pages are complete with mild age toning and a few light marks.

• Inside covers show tape remnants and foxing.

• No handwritten inscriptions or library markings.

• A solid and collectible early edition exploring one of the most vital issues of human survival.

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