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The Phenex and Moon Superstitions Exposed in Farming
A early 19th century issue debunks moon influence on crops citing Atago and Waverley. It contrasts superstition with practical farming advice urging soil tilth and proper manuring over lunar guidance. The piece also covers fiction, temperance, and anecdotes about a female sailor and a deaf book agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susser
Waverley
Old
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hays
Vermont
John Bunyan
Jonathan Bunyan
Halfiny
India
Tim
Hind
Clerpysman
Vermont Watcha and State Journal
WN. E. Farmer
Jonathan
Polly
Elysian Fields
Eliza
Shaw