02326cam a22003133u 4500 33060 UtSlPG 20260610133744.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 34003094 UtSlPG en iso639-1 S Duryee, William B. (William Budington), 1888-1964 A Living from the Land Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-03 Produced by David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Living from the Land" by William Budington Duryee is a practical guide on homesteading and agricultural living, written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the growing trend of families moving from urban areas back to the countryside, emphasizing the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate the land successfully. It is intended for inexperienced individuals or families interested in establishing a homestead and finding sustainable income through agricultural practices, including crop production and animal husbandry. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the historical significance of agriculture in America and contrasts it with modern industrial society's challenges. He discusses the return to the land as a means of achieving economic security and improving quality of life amidst urbanization's complexities. The opening chapters outline essential considerations for transitioning to country living, such as selecting appropriate land, understanding soil types, and effectively establishing a country residence equipped with necessary utilities. Duryee aims to convey that, equipped with the right knowledge and resources, a successful and fulfilling rural life is possible. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Agriculture https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33060 73906 73906