Farm Festivals

By Will Carleton

Book Overview

Farm Festivals is a book written by Will Carleton that explores the various festivals and celebrations that take place in rural farming communities. The book is divided into chapters, each one dedicated to a specific festival or event, such as the harvest festival, the county fair, and the Christmas celebration. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Carleton brings to life the sights, sounds, and traditions of these events, offering readers a glimpse into the heart and soul of rural America. Along the way, he also delves into the social and cultural significance of these festivals, highlighting their importance in bringing together communities and preserving local traditions. Overall, Farm Festivals is a charming and insightful book that celebrates the rich culture and traditions of rural America.1905. Illustrated. Collection of verse from the American poet who touched with the glamour of poetry the simple and monotonous events of daily life. The third in his The Farm Series, this volume pays homage to festivals of the farms as might best help to express the thoughts, fancies, and memories which were uppermost in his mind, and (in a few cases) to garner certain poems already written. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162637153
• ISBN13: 9781162637150
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"