
A city‑bred writer swaps ink for soil and invites listeners into his modest farm, where every season brings a new set of chores, triumphs, and comic mishaps. Through a series of candid journal‑style essays, he chronicles the rhythm of milch cows, the bustle of a backyard poultry flock, and the humble bounty of his garden, all while reflecting on what it means to live off the land in uncertain times. His straightforward, often wry observations reveal both the beauty and the absurdity of a life that balances practicality with a love of nature.
The tone is conversational and self‑deprecating, offering a glimpse into the everyday realities of a “poor farmer” who writes more for the joy of the work than for profit. Listeners will hear the clatter of harvest, the quiet patience of winter preparations, and the occasional clash with skeptical experts, all rendered with humor and humility. It’s an intimate portrait of rural resilience that feels like wandering a familiar field, learning as much about the author as about the soil beneath his boots.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (733K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David T. Jones, Paul Ereaut, Mardi Desjardins and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2015-02-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1866–1924
Best known for warm, witty sketches of rural life, this Canadian writer turned everyday farm stories into gentle humor that still feels companionable. He also built a successful magazine career in New York before returning to Ontario.
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