Ten Acres Enough A practical experience, showing how a very small farm may be made to keep a very large family

"Ten Acres Enough" by Edmund Morris is a recounting of personal experiences from the mid-19th century, a time when escaping city life and taking up farming was becoming more common. The book tells a story of the author who leaves behind his city life in Philadelphia, marked by struggles, a growing family, and a yearning for stability. Then, he makes a big change and buys a small farm. He shares how even a small farm can take care of a large family, showing the potential of farming close to cities. The story highlights practical ways of farming, especially growing smaller fruits, and shows how the author went from living in the city to living well in the countryside. It's all about how success doesn't come from having lots of land but from being smart and managing a small piece well.