It lies in the ownership of the land, in a system of culture which is appropriate to the character of the country, in a widely developed spirit of association, and, finally, in a number of institutions and customs intended to lift the agriculturist and his profession to a high level which is unknown in Europe.
Kropotkin emphasizes the importance of land ownership and agricultural practices in American farming compared to Europe.
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