A visit to a farm house; or, An introduction to various subjects connected with…
"A Visit to a Farm House; or, An Introduction to Various Subjects Connected with Rural Economy" by S. W. is a children's educational publication written in the early 19th century. The book aims to engage young readers, particularly those in urban areas, by introducing them to the marvels of rural life and agriculture through explorations of farm animals and the processes of farming. The opening of the work introduces us to Arthurand Charles Benson, two young boys visiting their grandparents' countryside home for the first time. Excited by the new environment, they encounter various farm animals and quirkily inquire about their habits and roles, particularly focusing on cows and the milking process. They learn about the usefulness of cows in providing milk, as well as the various byproducts derived from them, such as leather from hides. The boys' curiosity drives the narrative, as they absorb knowledge about rural economy in a lively, conversational manner, setting the stage for continued learning throughout their stay at the farm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
A visit to a farm house; or, An introduction to various subjects connected with rural economy. Seventh edition, revised and corrected.
Original Publication
United Kingdom: William Darton,1820.
Note
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)