Luther Burbank

Luther Burbank: His Life and Work is a comprehensive biography of the renowned American horticulturist, Luther Burbank, written by Henry Smith Williams and originally published in 1915. The book charts Burbank's life from his early years in Massachusetts to his eventual move to California, where he became one of the most celebrated plant breeders in history. The biography details Burbank's many achievements, including his development of the Burbank potato, which revolutionized the potato industry, and his creation of new and improved varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The book also explores Burbank's personal life, his philosophy on nature and science, and his relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.Through extensive research and interviews with Burbank himself, Williams provides a fascinating and insightful look into the life and work of one of America's most innovative and influential agriculturalists. This edition of the book includes a preface by the author, as well as numerous photographs and illustrations of Burbank's creations.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.