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2010-07-24
Public domain in the USA.
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Pryor, Elizabeth Brown
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Frying Pan Farm
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"Frying Pan Farm" by Elizabeth Brown Pryor is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The book explores the agricultural history of Fairfax County, Virginia, focusing specifically on the dynamics of family farms and rural communities during the early to mid-20th century, particularly the 1920s and 1930s. It delves into the life of the family farmer, utilizing a combination of historical data, personal accounts, and observations to paint a vivid picture of the agricultural practices and social relationships of the time. The opening of the book provides a snapshot of Fairfax County in the 1920s, presenting statistical data that detail the rural landscape where farmers thrived. It introduces the predominantly agrarian society characterized by small landholdings and the integral role of family in farming life. Through anecdotes and context, Pryor illustrates the daily routines and challenges faced by farmers, including the essential tasks of milking and crop cultivation. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration into how this way of life evolved amid technological advancements and changing societal norms, indicating potential tensions between tradition and modernity that will be addressed as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Agriculture -- Virginia -- Fairfax County -- History
Family farms -- Virginia -- Fairfax County -- History
Frying Pan Park, Virginia -- Frying Pan Farm
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