Cobbett seeks to teach labourers and tradesmen how they can produce much of their own food and drink so they will no longer be dependent on the Government (who taxes them too much) nor their local publicans (who poison them). Somewhat haphazardly, Cobbett goes through all the things he thinks someon

A fascinating look at English rural life in the 1820s. Could be somewhat helpful, even in AD 2022, for those wishing to become less reliant on grocery stores.

His philosophy is interesting. I found myself agreeing with most of his ideas on domesticity and self-sufficiency, but am uncertain about his

Very interesting look into the past from an opinionated man. Some still rings true today, other things just amusing to the modern person.

He was a man of his times with strong views on what should make a happy and contented life. This required hard work and to minimise any waste of time. He was disparaging of issues he did not agree with. Modern PC readers could be offended by some comments, the answer to which is that you need to get

This is the kind of book you should read if you plan on running away to the wilderness of Montana. It is good advice given by the famous reformer for how to live self-reliantly.