How to Be a Farmer: An Ancient Guide to Life on the Land

Book Overview

A delightful anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings celebrating country living--ranging from a philosophy of compost to hymns to the gods of agriculture Whether you farm or garden, live in the country or long to move there, or simply enjoy an occasional rural retreat, you will be delighted by this cornucopia of writings about living and working on the land, harvested from the fertile fields of ancient Greek and Roman literature. An inspiring...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691211744
• ISBN13: 9780691211749
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.7" x 6.9"