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The book offers an insightful exploration of rural landscapes, emphasizing the interdependence of mineral, vegetable, and animal elements. John Fraser Hart examines how human culture shapes land use, from historical crop rotations to modern agricultural practices. He discusses geographical features, such as hedgerows in southern England, and highlights the evolution of farming techniques, including the impact of barbed wire. Additionally, Hart inventories various farm structures and identifies relict features, illustrating the complex relationship between nature and human activity in rural settings.
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The Rural Landscape, John Fraser Hart
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- The Rural Landscape
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Fraser Hart
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9780801857171
- Category
- Geography / Topography
- Description
- The book offers an insightful exploration of rural landscapes, emphasizing the interdependence of mineral, vegetable, and animal elements. John Fraser Hart examines how human culture shapes land use, from historical crop rotations to modern agricultural practices. He discusses geographical features, such as hedgerows in southern England, and highlights the evolution of farming techniques, including the impact of barbed wire. Additionally, Hart inventories various farm structures and identifies relict features, illustrating the complex relationship between nature and human activity in rural settings.