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William B. (William Budington) Duryee
1888–1964
Best known for writing about self-sufficient farming and country life, this New Jersey author brought practical experience to the page. His work speaks to readers interested in rural living, agriculture, and the idea of making a good life from the land.
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A Living from the Land
by William B. (William Budington) Duryee
About the author
Raised in New Jersey and educated at Rutgers, William Budington Duryee built his career around agriculture as well as writing. Records of his life show that he worked as a dairy farmer and became an important public figure in New Jersey agriculture, including service as the state's secretary of agriculture.
That real-world background shaped his books. He is associated with works such as A Living from the Land and Farming for Security, which reflect a strong interest in practical farming, rural independence, and the value of life close to the land.
Duryee's writing stands out because it comes from lived experience rather than theory alone. For listeners drawn to classic books about farming, self-reliance, and American rural life, his work offers a grounded and readable perspective.