Fortunate Employ Or The Five Acres Ploughed

""The Fortunate Employ or The Five Acres Ploughed: A Tale of Real Life"" is a novel written by Mary Ann Hedge and published in 1827. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who inherits five acres of land from her father. With the help of her husband, she sets out to farm the land and make a living for herself and her family. Along the way, Lucy faces many challenges, including financial difficulties, harsh weather conditions, and the disapproval of her wealthy neighbors. Despite these obstacles, she perseveres and becomes a successful farmer, earning the respect and admiration of those around her. The novel is a reflection of the author's own experiences as a farmer's wife and provides a vivid portrayal of rural life in early 19th century England. It is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of hard work, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.