The Abandoned Farmers; His Humorous Account Of A Retreat From The City To The Farm
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A wry, welcoming salute to the road not traveled. The Abandoned Farmers invites you to follow Irvin S. Cobb as he trades clatter and chrome for plough and porch, turning a cautionary retreat into a spirited, comic census of rural life. This humorous travelogue blends lucid observation with sharp, affectionate satire, presenting a complete humorous memoir of one man's experiments in country living. Through Cobb's keen eye, early twentieth-century America unfurls in sketches of small town life, rural routines, and illustrated rural anecdotes that feel intimate, vivid, and unexpectedly tender. It...
A wry, welcoming salute to the road not traveled. The Abandoned Farmers invites you to follow Irvin S. Cobb as he trades clatter and chrome for plough and porch, turning a cautionary retreat into a spirited, comic census of rural life. This humorous travelogue blends lucid observation with sharp, affectionate satire, presenting a complete humorous memoir of one man's experiments in country living. Through Cobb's keen eye, early twentieth-century America unfurls in sketches of small town life, rural routines, and illustrated rural anecdotes that feel intimate, vivid, and unexpectedly tender. It's as much about finding humour in hardship as it is about discovering a neighbourly, slower pace that reveals what truly matters. A note on literary and historical significance: Cobb's work sits at the crossroads of travel writing, satirical essays, and short stories classic american, offering a candid window into American rural life and cultural memory. For modern readers and classic-literature collectors alike, the book reads as both a landmark-comedy and a cultural artefact, celebrating resilience, wit, and the enduring charm of country living. Selling points sit at the heart of this edition: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you're a humour enthusiasts collection devotee or a casual reader, this book is a welcome companion on the shelf of classic comedy and American history.
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