Publisher's Synopsis
This special re-print edition of "The Open Door To Independence" is a historical guide to farming and homesteading. Written in 1915, this classic text provides vital and local statistics on rural areas of the United States at the time it was written, as well as details on all facets of small farming operations, livestock, poultry, small stock and gardening. A truly interesting read for those interested in farming, homesteading and getting back to the land. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
