02513cam a22003253u 4500 55220 UtSlPG 20260610134255.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12008069 UtSlPG en iso639-1 S Roosevelt, Robert Barnwell, 1829-1906 Five Acres Too Much : A truthful elucidation of the attractions of the country, and a careful consideration of the question of profit and loss as involved in amateur farming, with much valuable advice and instruction to those about purchasing large or small places in the rural districts 5 Acres Too Much Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-07-29 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Five Acres Too Much" by Robert Barnwell Roosevelt is a humorous memoir and guide on rural life and amateur farming written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's adventures and misadventures in his attempt to establish a country residence and engage in farming activities on his five acres of land. Roosevelt reflects on the joys and struggles of moving from city to country living, infusing his narrative with wit and practical insights. The opening of this work sets the stage for the author's transition from city life to rural farming, emphasizing his excitement and aspirations. Roosevelt shares anecdotes about acquiring a cow named Cushy, highlighting his lack of knowledge about animal husbandry while amusingly portraying his affection for his new pet. His misadventures with farming preparations involve various challenges, including navigating the logistics of keeping a cow and establishing his garden. Through these humorous narratives, the author not only provides a glimpse into the realities of country living but also invites readers to consider the allure of rural life against the backdrop of his experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Country life https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55220 96052 96052