Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 151 Sanborn, Kate 1839 1917 Sanborn, Katherine Abbott Adopting an Abandoned Farm Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders "Adopting an Abandoned Farm" by Kate Sanborn is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experience as she transitions from urban life in New York to the rustic environment of a run-down farm in Gooseville, Connecticut. Sanborn explores her delight in the farming life, facing the challenges and rewards of rejuvenating a neglected property while capturing the charm of country life. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to Sanborn's decision to leave the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace farming. She recounts her initial visit to Gooseville, where she discovers an old farmhouse for rent and is captivated by its potential. As she describes the cozy rooms and the sprawling land, she expresses her aspirations for the farm, revealing her heartfelt enthusiasm. The narrative hints at her future adventures and mishaps in managing a farm, from furnishing the house through local auctions to facing the practical realities of rural living, all delivered with a humorous and reflective tone. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Farm life -- Fiction PS Text Category: Humour Category: Biographies Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 177478 2025-07-05T12:37:24.188281 text/html 154689 2024-10-28T19:06:19 text/html 335575 2025-07-05T12:37:27.390306 application/epub+zip 337985 2025-07-05T12:37:24.982271 application/epub+zip 129450 2025-07-05T12:37:24.540271 application/epub+zip 398961 2025-07-05T12:37:29.304285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393774 2025-07-05T12:37:27.077264 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185676 2022-09-07T15:00:21.955831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164925 2025-07-05T12:37:23.914285 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 145156 2024-10-28T19:06:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15885 2025-07-05T12:37:29.422231 application/rdf+xml 18592 2025-07-05T12:37:24.670288 image/jpeg 2817 2025-07-05T12:37:24.603291 image/jpeg 1458933 2025-07-05T12:37:24.219333 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia