02513cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000060011910000430012524502930016824600210046126400510048230000470053333600260058033700260060633800360063250000310066850801670069952011990086653400450206565300170211085600430212799900170217055220UtSlPG20260610134255.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12008069  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aS1 aRoosevelt, Robert Barnwell,d1829-190610aFive Acres Too Much :bA 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 districts1 a5 Acres Too Much 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-07-29  aProduced 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)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCountry life40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55220  c96052d96052