First published 2015
Edmund Morris has had enough of city business. He makes a decision that will change everything: he will find ten acres and become an independent farmer. Morris begins his search for the right property, driven by anxiety to escape his urban existence. He faces the challenge of selecting suitable land while sellers pressure him to buy quickly. The search proves longer and more difficult than expected. When Morris finally makes his purchase, he confronts the reality of transforming raw land into productive farmland. He must learn everything from basic farming principles to specialized crops like strawberries. Each step reveals new obstacles and unexpected discoveries about agricultural life. Morris documents his journey from complete novice to working farmer, capturing both the practical challenges and personal transformation that come with choosing self-sufficiency over city convenience.
Genres: history, business, american, agriculture, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 19th-century, americana
Vibes: cozy, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, personal-transformation
Setting: United States
Period: 1864
280 pages · Paperback · Courthope Press