Ten Acres Enough: The Classic 1864 Guide to Independent Farming (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486437378)

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.

Author: Edmund Morris
ISBN-10: 048643737X
ISBN-13: 9780486437378
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2004
Pages: 170
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.44w x 0.41d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/01/2005 pg. 126