Adopting an Abandoned Farm (eBook)

Enriched edition. Reviving the Past: Memoir of Farm Restoration and Female Empowerment

Kate Sanborn (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
156 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766457121-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "Adopting an Abandoned Farm," Kate Sanborn explores the transformative journey of reclaiming and revitalizing neglected land, blending memoir with practical guide. Through vivid prose and reflective narrative, Sanborn recounts her experiences of transforming an overgrown, abandoned farm into a thriving homestead, capturing the juxtaposition of despair and hope inherent in such endeavors. The book intertwines themes of resilience, community, and the intrinsic bond between humans and nature, set against the backdrop of the growing sustainability movement of the early 21st century. Sanborn's lyrical style engages readers, evoking a sense of place and the profound emotional landscape of agricultural reclamation. Sanborn, a passionate advocate for environmental stewardship and community resilience, draws upon her own experiences in homesteading to inform her writing. Her background in environmental science and social activism fuels her commitment to sustainable living, illustrating her deep understanding of both the ecological and social dimensions of rural life. Sanborn's insight into the challenges and rewards of working the land makes her narrative both relatable and inspiring, providing a personal lens through which to view broader issues of land-use and community engagement. "Adopting an Abandoned Farm" is a must-read for anyone interested in sustainable living, homesteading, or the restoration of our relationship with the land. Sanborn offers not only practical advice but a heartfelt account that resonates with anyone who dreams of cultivating their own patch of earth. Her work encourages readers to see potential in what others have deemed unsalvageable, making it an uplifting addition to the canon of contemporary literature on environmentalism and rural rejuvenation.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.12.2019
• Einführung: Cassidy Whitfield
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Cassidy Whitfield
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten
• Schlagworte: 19th Century Agriculture • 19th-century authors • American Literature • american novels • farming stories • farm life • female empowerment story • Fiction • historical farming practices • historical fiction • Land reclamation journey • literary classics • literary memoirs • Nature writing • Old farm tales • Personal Transformation • pioneering woman • Restoration journey • rural life fiction • rural memoir • Sincere storytelling • Victorian Literature • Women Writers