Ten Acres Enough: The Classic 1864 Guide to Independent Farming

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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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2004
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 048643737X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486437378
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.44 x 0.41 x 8.48 inches
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