The Abandoned Farmers His Humorous Account of a Retreat from the City to the Farm

"The Abandoned Farmers" by Irvin S. Cobb is a funny story that mixes personal experiences with making fun of society, likely from the early 1900s. It tells about Cobb's funny tries to get away from city life by trying to own an old farm. It follows the storyteller and his wife as they look for their perfect country life, but they run into many funny problems and misunderstandings. The story starts with the author saying he doesn't like introductions and then talks about why he's writing about being an "abandoned farmer." He jokes about how he got the idea to buy a farm from magazine articles, which led to many failed attempts to find the right place. From not understanding the locals to meeting strange neighbors and bad real estate deals, the beginning sets a light tone for looking at country life and the often funny reality of trying to change from living in the city to living in the country. The reader meets many characters and situations that promise an entertaining trip into the challenges of trying to live a perfect farm life.