The Five Babbitts At Bonnyacres: A Story Of Back-To-The-Landers (1917)

By Walter Alden Dyer

Book Overview

The Five Babbitts at Bonnyacres is a novel by Walter Alden Dyer, first published in 1917. The story follows the Babbitt family, consisting of five siblings, as they leave their city life behind and move to the countryside to become ""back-to-the-landers."" The Babbitts are a diverse group, with different personalities and aspirations. There is the practical and sensible eldest brother, John; the artistic and dreamy sister, Ruth; the athletic and adventurous brother, Tom; the studious and serious brother, Will; and the youngest sister, Peggy, who is still finding her place in the world. As they settle into their new home in Bonnyacres, the Babbitts encounter a variety of challenges and adventures. They must learn to farm the land, deal with difficult neighbors, and navigate the complexities of rural life. Along the way, they develop new skills, make new friends, and discover unexpected joys and sorrows. The Five Babbitts at Bonnyacres is a charming and heartwarming tale of family, community, and the joys of country living. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era and celebrates the simple pleasures of life in the countryside.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: 1164914057
• ISBN13: 9781164914051
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"