Five Acres and Independence, M.G. Kains, 1935 1973 and tape residue along the

and tape residue along the spine and edges

graphic covers and saturated color palette bring a cheerful

particularly at the spine ends

beautifully illustrated by Milo Winter

with cloth binding tape exposed at the inner joint

Five Acres and Independence, M.G. Kains, 1935 1973 and tape residue along theFive Acres and Independence by M. G. Kains is a practical reference for those seeking to establish and manage a small farm or homestead. Subtitled "A Practical Guide to the Selection and Management of the Small Farm," the book covers land selection, soil management, crops, livestock, and economic self sufficiency. Published by Greenberg Publisher in 1935, it has remained a reference title in back to the land literature. The dust jacket is present but