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The Country Gentleman and the farmer's social standing
A Michigan correspondent reflects on rural life and social status, critiquing farm communities for naivety toward scams and prejudice against country living. He discusses education, land ownership, economic pressures, and the appeal of an honest farming life despite low crop prices.
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John ‘I
Pelf
Issachar
New York
Matthew Arnold
Michigan
Country Gentleman
England
France
Germany