Three Farms (1913)

By John Matter and John Mätter

Book Overview

Three Farms is a novel written by John Matter and published in 1913. The story revolves around three different farms and the families who own them. The first farm belongs to the wealthy and influential Lanes, who are struggling to keep their farm afloat due to financial difficulties. The second farm is owned by the middle-class and hardworking Bartons, who are trying to make a living and provide for their family. The third farm belongs to the poor and struggling Millers, who are barely able to make ends meet.As the story progresses, the lives of these three families become intertwined in unexpected ways. The Lanes, who are used to getting their way, find themselves at odds with the Bartons and the Millers, who are fighting to protect their livelihoods. Meanwhile, the Bartons and the Millers find themselves drawn together by their shared struggles and the desire to improve their lives.Throughout the novel, Matter explores themes of class, wealth, and power, as well as the importance of community and cooperation in overcoming adversity. With vivid descriptions of rural life in the early 20th century, Three Farms is a timeless tale of resilience, perseverance, and the human spirit.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: 1104414422
• ISBN13: 9781104414429
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"