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LoC No.: 12008069
Title:
Five Acres Too Much
A truthful elucidation of the attractions of the country, and a careful consideration of the question of profit and loss as involved in amateur farming, with much valuable advice and instruction to those about purchasing large or small places in the rural districts
Alternate Title: 5 Acres Too Much
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Five Acres Too Much" by Robert Barnwell Roosevelt is a humorous memoir and guide on rural life and amateur farming written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's adventures and misadventures in his attempt to establish a country residence and engage in farming activities on his five acres of land. Roosevelt reflects on the joys and struggles of moving from city to country living, infusing his narrative with wit and practical insights. The opening of this work sets the stage for the author's transition from city life to rural farming, emphasizing his excitement and aspirations. Roosevelt shares anecdotes about acquiring a cow named Cushy, highlighting his lack of knowledge about animal husbandry while amusingly portraying his affection for his new pet. His misadventures with farming preparations involve various challenges, including navigating the logistics of keeping a cow and establishing his garden. Through these humorous narratives, the author not only provides a glimpse into the realities of country living but also invites readers to consider the allure of rural life against the backdrop of his experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Roosevelt, Robert Barnwell, 1829-1906
EBook No.: 55220
Published: Jul 29, 2017
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Country life
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12008069
Title:
Five Acres Too Much
A truthful elucidation of the attractions of the country, and a careful consideration of the question of profit and loss as involved in amateur farming, with much valuable advice and instruction to those about purchasing large or small places in the rural districts
Alternate Title: 5 Acres Too Much
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Five Acres Too Much" by Robert Barnwell Roosevelt is a humorous memoir and guide on rural life and amateur farming written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's adventures and misadventures in his attempt to establish a country residence and engage in farming activities on his five acres of land. Roosevelt reflects on the joys and struggles of moving from city to country living, infusing his narrative with wit and practical insights. The opening of this work sets the stage for the author's transition from city life to rural farming, emphasizing his excitement and aspirations. Roosevelt shares anecdotes about acquiring a cow named Cushy, highlighting his lack of knowledge about animal husbandry while amusingly portraying his affection for his new pet. His misadventures with farming preparations involve various challenges, including navigating the logistics of keeping a cow and establishing his garden. Through these humorous narratives, the author not only provides a glimpse into the realities of country living but also invites readers to consider the allure of rural life against the backdrop of his experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Roosevelt, Robert Barnwell, 1829-1906
EBook No.: 55220
Published: Jul 29, 2017
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Country life
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.