A Farm Through Time

By Angela Wilkes, Eric Thomas (Illustrator)

Journey through centuries on a farm, witnessing its evolution and the lives it shaped.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the transformation of a farm from the 9th century to today. Discover the lives of those who toiled the land, from medieval serfs to modern farmers. As seasons change, so do the tasks and tools, revealing a tapestry of history and tradition. What secrets do the farm buildings hold? How did the landscape and crafts evolve over time? This immersive journey offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of rural life and the relentless march of progress. Uncover the enduring spirit of a farm and its people.

From the publisher

Have you ever wondered what life on a farm was like hundreds of years ago? This beautiful book tells the story of one farm and the people who worked on it from medieval times to the present day. Evocative illustrations by Eric Thomas reflect the rhythm of the seasons and their accompanying tasks, from plowing and sowing to harvesting and haymaking, while flaps lift to reveal changing activities inside the farm buildings. Angela Wilkes’s finely crafted text details the changing nature of life on a farm, capturing the atmosphere of days gone by. Follow the history of a farm as it develops from a small piece of land rented from the local lord of the manor in the 9th century, into a large, mechanized farm of the 21st century. A Farm Through Time is not only the story of a farm – it is a portrait of country people, a changing landscape, and of disappearing crafts. It is a book to treasure and return to time and time again.

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