This set includes two great soil books. The first one, 'The Nature and Properties of Soils' by Harry O. Buckman and Nyle C. Brandy, was published by The Macmillan Company in 1960, sixth edition, first printing. The second book, 'Soils: An Introduction to Soils and Plant Growth' by Roy L. Donahue, John C. Shickluna, and Lynn S. Robertson, was published by Prentice - Hall Inc in 1971, third edition. Both books are in good condition. 'The Nature and Properties of Soils' has slight staining on the front and back covers and its text block is heavily foxed. 'Soils' has clean covers, spine, and text block. Its dust jacket is also in good condition. It was a former library copy. The bindings of both books are tight and the pages are clean.
These soil books are great resources for learning about soils. To use them, just start reading from the beginning or jump to the topics you're interested in. When handling the books, be gentle to avoid any damage. Since 'The Nature and Properties of Soils' has a foxed text block, try not to rub the pages too hard. For 'Soils', as it was a former library copy, be aware of any markings or stamps. Store the books in a dry and cool place to prevent further staining or damage. You can also use bookends to keep them upright and in good shape.
