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Ten Acres Enough: The Classic 1864 Guide to Independent Farming

Ten Acres Enough: The Classic 1864 Guide to Independent Farming

by Morris, Edmund
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When author Edmund Morris left the Philadelphia business world in the early 1800s and bought a small farm in the New Jersey countryside, he was so pleased with the results of his venture that he decided to tell others how he accomplished it.
His simply written chronicle -- one of the most popular books of its time -- emphasizes that agricultural success depends not on how much you grow but on what and how. Between thoughtful discussions of choosing the location, selecting crops, and planting an orchard, he contrasts city and country life, despairs over weeds and raising pigs, counts his gains and losses at the end of the first year, and writes warmly about the joys of establishing a home.
Easy to comprehend and intended for anyone who wants to get away from it all, this delightfully written book will captivate Americana enthusiasts, would-be owners of small farms, and anyone drawn to the idea of an agrarian lifestyle.

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BrandDover Publications
Pub dateJul 1, 2004
ISBN-10048643737X
ISBN-139780486437378
Paperback192.0 pages
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions8.48 × 0.41 × 5.44 in
Weight0 lb
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