Life on the Old Farm

Life on the Old Farm

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Takes you back to a time, not so long ago, when farming in Britain followed a pattern that had remained largely unchanged for centuries. This book reveals insights into farming life from Edwardian times and before up to the coming of mechanization after World War II.

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Life on the Old Farm by Tom Quinn

"Life on the Old Farm" takes you back to a time, not so long ago, when farming in Britain followed a pattern that had remained largely unchanged for centuries. Farmers from all over Britain - the last generation who knew at first hand traditions dating back to Saxon times - reveal their knowledge in a series of fascinating reminiscences. It reveals insights into farming life from Edwardian times and before up to the coming of mechanization after World War II. The personal accounts and reminiscences include many amusing human stories as well as eccentric country characters.
Tom Quinn is a writer, editor and a social historian. He is the author of the bestselling Tales of the Old Railwaymen, as well as books on countryside history, antique collecting, fishing and walking. He is currently the editor of Country Landowner magazine and former editor of The Countryman.
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ISBN 13 9781446300657
ISBN 10 144630065X
Title Life on the Old Farm
Author Tom Quinn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher David & Charles
Year published 2011-04-26
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.