Hidden Treasure: The Story of a Chore Boy Who Made the Old Farm Pay: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Hidden Treasure: The Story of a Chore Boy Who Made the Old Farm Pay is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Simpson, John Thomas.
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"Hidden Treasure: The Story of a Chore Boy Who Made the Old Farm Pay" by John Thomas Simpson is a narrative likely written in the early 20th century, around the turn of the century. This work appears to blend elements of fiction and instructional content, focusing on the themes of agriculture and rural life. The story is centered around Bob, a young man returning to his grandfather's rundown farm, where he aspires to apply modern farming techniques he learned in agricultural school to restore the farm's profitability and viability. The opening of the story introduces Bob as he arrives at his family's old homestead in Western Pennsylvania, reminiscing about his childhood and the once-prosperous estate now marred by neglect. As he settles in, he meets his Uncle Joe, who has recently purchased the farm. Bob's initial excitement about life on the farm contrasts with the dire state of the property and his uncle's traditional ways. Throughout these early chapters, tensions emerge between Bob's modern agricultural ideas—such as utilizing machinery and better management practices—and Uncle Joe's more labor-intensive, old-fashioned methods. The narrative sets the stage for Bob's journey of transformation, filled with opportunities and challenges as he endeavors to modernize the farm and prove that hard work combined with thoughtful planning can uncover hidden treasures in rural life.
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- Title: Hidden Treasure: The Story of a Chore Boy Who Made the Old Farm Pay
- Author credits: Simpson, John Thomas
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Farm life
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming
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