Discover the history and cultivation of the mangelwurzel, a type of beet that was widely used as animal feed in the 19th century, in this fascinating account by the Abbé de Commerell. Originally published in French in 1786, this work is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture and animal husbandry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.