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100 1 _aRoosevelt, Robert Barnwell,
_d1829-1906
245 1 0 _aFive 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 districts
246 1 _a5 Acres Too Much
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-07-29
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCountry life
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55220
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