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Ten Acres Enough
How A Very Small Farm May Be Made To Keep A Very Large Family

Ten Acres Enough, is a self-sufficiency classic written by Edmund Morris, and is his personal story of his journey from city businessman to farmer. In this book Edmund details the first 3 years of his 'back to the land' experience; how he selected the land, what he chose to grow, the animals he raised, planning and managing his fully stocked kitchen garden and the layout of his fields. He also passes along many tips for planting and growing his selection of fruits and vegetables as well as sharing his experiences with cows, pigs and chickens. He explains honestly what worked for him and what did not.

Edmund once said in an interview that he wrote his book "particularly for those who have not been brought up as farmers for that numerous body of patient toilers in city, town, and village, who, like myself, have struggled on from year to year, anxious to break away from the bondage of the desk, the counter, or the workshop, to realize in the country even a moderate income, so that it be a sure one. Many such are constantly looking round in this direction for something which, with less mental toil and anxiety, will provide a maintenance for a growing family, and afford a refuge for advancing age some safe and quiet harbor, sheltered from the constantly recurring monetary and political convulsions which in this country so suddenly reduce men to poverty."

Although many decades have passed since it was written 'Ten Acres Enough' still remains an enjoyable, informational and inspirational read for those of us interested in trying to live a little more self-sufficiently.

I have just completed a digital edition of 'Ten Acres Enough' which is available to download instantly in pdf format (at a reduced introductory price until the end of February) here:
www.self-sufficient-life.com/TenAcresEnough/selfsufficientliving.htm