Soils - Their Nature, Classes, Distribution, Uses and Care

Title:  Soils - Their Nature, Classes, Distribution, Uses and Care  
Author:  J. Sullivan Gibson and James W. Batten  
Publisher: University of Alabama Press  
Copyright date:  1970 
Print date: - - - -  
Edition:  first edition (no other copyright date or printings mentioned) 
Measurements:  8 1/4 x 5 3/4  Page count: 296  
Illustrations:  b/w photos, line drawing, maps, tables, diagrams  
Binding type: hardcover, red/orange cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine  
Dustjacket: no  
Ex-library:  no 
Remainder: no  

Remarks: the cover has some fading/spotting. The cover and pages are intact. Has some minor handling use wear. In very good condition. 

Description:  Manufactured in the USA.

The processes of soil formation and a simple treatment of soil classification. The authors show how the soil categories are related to the soil-forming processes, and also how these categories can be used as a guide to potential uses.

Includes foreword, preface, contents, useful references, glossary, index