These essays, all concerned with countryish things, range from intensely practical to mildly literary. Transplanted from New York fifteen years ago and now a real-life Vermont farmer, Noel Perrin candidly admits to hilarious early mistakes ("In Search of the Perfect Fence Post") while presenting down-to-earth advice on such rural necessities as "Sugaring on $15 a Year," "Raising Sheep," and "Making Butter in the Kitchen." But, as everyone who has read his essays in The New Yorker , Country Journal , and Vermont Life ...
Read More
These essays, all concerned with countryish things, range from intensely practical to mildly literary. Transplanted from New York fifteen years ago and now a real-life Vermont farmer, Noel Perrin candidly admits to hilarious early mistakes ("In Search of the Perfect Fence Post") while presenting down-to-earth advice on such rural necessities as "Sugaring on $15 a Year," "Raising Sheep," and "Making Butter in the Kitchen." But, as everyone who has read his essays in The New Yorker , Country Journal , and Vermont Life will confirm, not everything Perrin writes is strictly about the exigencies of country life. While one essay seems to discuss the use of wooden sap buckets, it really addresses the nature of illusion and reality as they coexist in rural places.
Read Less
Add this copy of First Person Rural to cart. $3.84, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by David R. Godine, Publisher.
Add this copy of First Person Rural to cart. $3.84, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by David R. Godine, Publisher.
Add this copy of First Person Rural to cart. $3.85, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by David R. Godine, Publisher.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of First Person Rural to cart. $5.00, good condition, Sold by Dunaway Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Saint Louis, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Penguin Books.
Add this copy of First Person Rural: Essays of a Some Time Farmer to cart. $6.00, good condition, Sold by Gail P Kennon Book-Comber rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West New York, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Penguin.
Add this copy of First Person Rural to cart. $6.00, very good condition, Sold by Northshire Bookstore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Manchester Center, VT, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Penguin Group.
Add this copy of First Person Rural to cart. $6.04, very good condition, Sold by BayStateBooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Smithfield, RI, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by David R. Godine, Publisher.
Add this copy of First Person Rural to cart. $7.84, fair condition, Sold by Valleys Books & More rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Roanoke, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by David R. Godine, Publisher.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. A heavily used but readable copy. All text pages are present and legible. The cover and binding may be worn or slightly damaged. May be an older version with a different cover than what is shown in photos. Notes highlighting or minor water damage may be present. "From the library of" labels and missing extras like CDs or codes or dust jackets are possible.
Add this copy of First Person Rural to cart. $8.00, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Penguin Group.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of First Person Rural to cart. $9.00, good condition, Sold by red rover do over rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from luxemburg, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Penguin Group.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Harvard, Stephen. Good. First Person Rural Perrin, Noel....SOFTCOVER CONDITION GOOD-PUBLISHED BY PENGUIN BOOKS-124 PAGES-BOOK SIZE 7 3/4 X 5 1/8 Having moved from New York fifteen years ago to become a Vermont farmer, Perrin recounts his mistakes in adjusting to country. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 124 p. Audience: General/trade. First Person Rural Perrin, Noel....SOFTCOVER CONDITION GOOD-PUBLISHED BY PENGUIN BOOKS-124 PAGES-BOOK SIZE 7 3/4 X 5 1/8 Having moved from New York fifteen years ago to become a Vermont farmer, Perrin recounts his mistakes in adjusting to country life and offers advice on such topics as sugaring, raising sheep, and making butter
