Ten Acres Enough
The Classic 1864 Guide to Independent Farming
Dover Publications · Print & ebook · July 26, 2004
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A plainspoken account of small-farm choices, first-year reckonings, and the work of making a home.
- Themes
- Independent farming, City and country life, Establishing a home
- Genres
- Agriculture & Farming, Gardening Techniques
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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.
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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.
A Farm, Considered
A plainspoken account of small-farm choices, first-year reckonings, and the work of making a home.
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- Practical reflections on location, crops, and orchard planting
- A farmer’s frank look at gains, losses, weeds, and pigs
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- A warm contrast between city life and country life
- Agricultural advice joined to the pleasures of establishing a home
Where it sits
| Agriculture & Farming | 55% |
|---|---|
| Gardening Techniques | 21% |
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- Agronomy
- Authors
- Edmund Morris
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Published
- July 26, 2004
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Independent farming · City and country life · Establishing a home
- Reading lane
- Growing Fruit