Excerpt from Two Years Behind the Plough, or the Experience of a Pennsylvania Farm-Boy: Giving a True and Faithful Account of Life on a Bucks County Farm as He Found It During an Apprenticeship of Two Years
The patient, plodding oxen which at one time formed so conspicuous a feature of nearly all Bucks County farms, and which play so prominent a part in my story, are no longer seen there. They have long since fallen into disuse, and a yoke of them now on any of the roads would excite as much curiosity as an old-fashioned stage-coach, or one of the big Conestoga wagons formerly in such general favor.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a true and compelling account of a city boy's two-year apprenticeship on a farm in 19th-century rural Pennsylvania. The author's vivid descriptions of his experiences will transport you back to a simpler time and place. Although initially drawn by idealized notions of country life, the author comes to grapple with the harsh realities of farming, including the physical labor, harsh discipline, and social isolation. Beyond the difficulties, he also discovers the camaraderie, rewarding work, and lessons in self-sufficiency that farm life can offer. The author's keen observations offer a unique perspective on the lives of rural Americans during this period, exploring the themes of growth, resilience, and the evolving relationship between urban and rural communities. Through this narrative, the book provides valuable insights into the social and economic history of 19th-century America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334156144_0
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