Excerpt from Walks and Talks of an American Farmer in England
Notwithstanding, therefore, the triteness of the field, I may presume to think, that there will be a great many who will yet enjoy to follow me over it, and this although my gait and carriage should not be very elegant, but so only as one farmer's leg and one sailor's leg with the help of a short, crooked, half-grown academic sapling, for a walking stick, might be expected to carry a man along with a head and a heart of his own.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and agricultural landscape of England as seen through the eyes of an American farmer in the mid-19th century. The author's journey unfolds as a series of observations and conversations with the people he encounters, providing a unique perspective on the lives of laborers, farmers, and those seeking new opportunities in a rapidly changing society. The book delves into the economic and social realities of the time, examining the conditions of the working class, the practices of English agriculture, and the impact of political and social movements on everyday life. Through his personal experiences and insightful commentary, the author provides a thought-provoking examination of the tensions between traditional social structures and the emerging forces of democracy and free trade. The author also explores the evolving relationship between religion and society, exploring the skepticism towards traditional forms of religious authority that was becoming prevalent among the working class, and he offers insights into the complex interplay of faith, reason, and social change. This book offers a captivating and insightful journey through 19th century England, revealing the complexities of a nation at a critical juncture in its social and economic history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332815470_0
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