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In foreign fields
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556 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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About the author
Joseph Elwyn Wing
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Wing (1861-1915), often called 'Alfalfa Joe' or the 'Alfalfa King', was born in Hinsdale, New York, and came to Ohio in 1866 with his parents. As a young man he traveled to Utah, where he found work on a cattle ranch and discovered a green crop grown locally called lucern or alfalfa. This crop fed most of the livestock in the Mormon settlements surrounding Salt Lake City. He spent two years of observing the growing and harvesting of alfalfa, during which time he sent some of the seed home to Mechanicsburg, to see if it would thrive in Ohio. Adapting the plant to various growing conditions became a life long obsession. It was many years before he made money on the sale of alfalfa, but he stuck to his vision of growing acres of alfalfa to feed livestock. In addition to lecturing on agricultural topics around the world, and the research and development of alfalfa that could be raised even in tropical regions, Wing was a writer for the Breeder's Gazette. He also published books on several subjects including his travels in Europe and sheep farming. Wing died at the age of 53, having contracted a disease while in South America for the U. S. government.
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Wing (1861-1915), often called 'Alfalfa Joe' or the 'Alfalfa King', was born in Hinsdale, New York, and came to Ohio in 1866 with his parents. As a young man he traveled to Utah, where he found work on a cattle ranch and discovered a green crop grown locally called lucern or alfalfa. This crop fed most of the livestock in the Mormon settlements surrounding Salt Lake City. He spent two years of observing the growing and harvesting of alfalfa, during which time he sent some of the seed home to Mechanicsburg, to see if it would thrive in Ohio. Adapting the plant to various growing conditions became a life long obsession. It was many years before he made money on the sale of alfalfa, but he stuck to his vision of growing acres of alfalfa to feed livestock. In addition to lecturing on agricultural topics around the world, and the research and development of alfalfa that could be raised even in tropical regions, Wing was a writer for the Breeder's Gazette. He also published books on several subjects including his travels in Europe and sheep farming. Wing died at the age of 53, having contracted a disease while in South America for the U. S. government.
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March 28, 2018
How can I not give 5 stars to a book written by my great-grandfather, a man of legend from my childhood who loomed larger than life in my family culture and history? And when I have read it, I find a man who loved his family, missed his children, and marveled at the new places he visits. But neither ostrich, or Argentinian estancia, or French morning, or South American Street brings him as much joy as the green fields of Woodland Farm. And that is when I know who he is and that he is family.
April 6, 2017
The first truth is, this book, written by my own great-grandfather over 100 years ago, is the first of his books that I've read. The bulk of this book is tales of his travels in South America. I was sure I would wade through it, skimming or even skipping whole chapters, searching for familiar names or words. The second truth is, I loved this book. When I finished it, I clutched it to my chest and fought back tears. I never skimmed a word but ate up every sentence. My grandfather was truly a talented writer and the tragedy is that he died so relatively young that he never got to spend those halcyon days at home, with his family, perhaps writing more personal vignettes about his home and children and small village. Yes, most of the book was about South America and then Europe but interspersed throughout, especially as he became more and more homesick during the nine month trip, are quips about home, his farm, his family...MY family and MY home and MY farm. There could be nothing more dear.
I am thankful that my great-great-grandparents taught Joe to appreciate literature and nature and home and that he in turn taught his son who taught my father as well. And then I learned it, too.
I am thankful that my great-great-grandparents taught Joe to appreciate literature and nature and home and that he in turn taught his son who taught my father as well. And then I learned it, too.
November 27, 2014
I'm holding the 1913 edition published by Sanders in Chicago. It has to be the same text and pictures as the paperback represented here.
A charming travel journal of visiting sheep farms around the world, especially South America, circa 1911. Wing was sent by the U.S. government for the Tariff Board to report on the sheep enterprise in other countries, not including Au and NZ. It's an eye-opener to realize that in those years before the ascent of synthetics, the wool of a South American sheep was worth more than the sheep as meat.
A fun book for those interested in the history of sheep-raising around the world. Should be available or requestable at most large ag libraries.
Wing was the founding Secretary of the American Romney Breeders Association. For many years he was staff correspondent for The Breeders Gazette.
A charming travel journal of visiting sheep farms around the world, especially South America, circa 1911. Wing was sent by the U.S. government for the Tariff Board to report on the sheep enterprise in other countries, not including Au and NZ. It's an eye-opener to realize that in those years before the ascent of synthetics, the wool of a South American sheep was worth more than the sheep as meat.
A fun book for those interested in the history of sheep-raising around the world. Should be available or requestable at most large ag libraries.
Wing was the founding Secretary of the American Romney Breeders Association. For many years he was staff correspondent for The Breeders Gazette.
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