If You're Going to Live in the Country

"If You're Going to Live in the Country" by Thomas H. (Thomas Hamilton) Ormsbee guides city people thinking about moving to the countryside. The book explains the good and bad parts of such a move, giving advice based on the experiences of the authors growing up in cities and longing for country life. It talks about why people want to live in the country, such as the desire for space and quiet. The book also focuses on the problems city people might face when changing to a rural lifestyle, like taking care of property and getting involved in the community.