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the writing of this book, we established the Earthmaster Farm 

 for earthworm research, taking a semi-desert, infertile hillside 

 and turning it into a homesite of almost tropical luxuriance, with 

 the aid of earthworms in soil-building, so that neighbors and 

 visitors marvel at what we have accomplished with unfavorable 

 land and in a very short time. 



In presenting our findings, we will use quotations, comments, 

 personal experiences and observations, interviews and practical 

 experiences of individuals who have . harnessed the earthworm 

 and proved its value, letters from earthworm culturists, and other 

 testimony. It is our object to present just enough material to 

 show clearly the possibilities inherent in harnessing the earth- 

 worm for intensive human use. In some instances we may 

 digress, but to subjects which have a direct bearing on the task in 

 hand. 



This book is not a treatise, but it is intended as an inspiration 

 to further study and to practical action. 



It has been said that the first thing to do with a fact is to 

 recognize it and the practical thing to do with a fact is to use it. 

 We present the facts for your recognition and use and dedicate 

 this work to all those who love the soil and the eternal cycle of 

 life which springs from it. 



THOMAS J. BARRETT 

 Earthmaster Farms 

 Roscoe, California 



