Burbank the Infidel

Burbank the Infidel is a biography of the renowned American horticulturist, Luther Burbank, written by Joseph Lewis. The book explores the life and achievements of Burbank, who is best known for his work in developing new plant varieties through hybridization. Lewis delves into Burbank's early life, his education, and his early experiments with plants. The book also covers Burbank's later years, his work with prominent figures such as Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, and his views on religion and spirituality, which earned him the title of ""infidel."" Throughout the book, Lewis provides insights into Burbank's character, his methods, and his impact on the field of horticulture. The book is a fascinating look at the life of a pioneering figure in American science and a must-read for anyone interested in botany or the history of American horticulture.1930. This volume contains an address delivered on May 22, 1927 in Central Park, New York City, at the tree planting memorial exercises, conducted by the Freethinker's Society of New York, in honor of Luther Burbank who was a member and first Honorary Vice President. Luther Burbank was a rare spirit, a tender soul. He was a noble son of the earth and his death was an irreparable loss to mankind. He was honored not only for his independence of thought, although that alone would entitle him to our homage, but also because of his achievements as a scientist and his accomplishments in the realm of nature.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.