Farm Festivals (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163327593)

Farm Festivals is a book written by Will Carleton that provides a vivid and detailed description of the various agricultural festivals that take place on farms across America. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different festival and the unique traditions and customs associated with it.The author takes the reader on a journey through the various festivals that take place throughout the year, from the planting and harvesting seasons to the annual fairs and exhibitions. Along the way, he introduces the reader to the farmers, their families, and the communities that come together to celebrate these important events.Through his engaging storytelling and descriptive language, Carleton brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the farm festivals. He describes the colorful parades, the lively music and dancing, the delicious food and drink, and the various competitions and contests that take place.In addition to providing an entertaining and informative glimpse into the world of farm festivals, the book also serves as a tribute to the hardworking farmers and their families who keep America's agricultural traditions alive. Overall, Farm Festivals is a charming and insightful book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in rural life and American culture.1905. Illustrated. Collection of verse from the American poet who touched with the glamour of poetry the simple and monotonous events of daily life. The third in his The Farm Series, this volume pays homage to festivals of the farms as might best help to express the thoughts, fancies, and memories which were uppermost in his mind, and (in a few cases) to garner certain poems already written. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Will Carleton
ISBN-10: 116332759X
ISBN-13: 9781163327593
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d