The Fairview Idea: A Story of the New Rural Life (Classic Reprint)

Herbert Quick

ISBN 10: 1330807138 / ISBN 13: 9781330807132

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book takes a close look at rural life in the United States, as viewed by its author who sees many problems stemming from urbanized living and depopulated farms. The author posits that farmers and farmers' families are leaving the land in droves, lured by the temptations of city life. The author contends that this is a mistake, that the country has much more to offer than the city does, especially with the advent of new technologies like the automobile, and that the solution to rural decline is to make the country a more attractive place to live. This book is a window into the challenges and adjustments faced by farmers in the early 20th century, and explores ways to combat them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330807132_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fairview Idea: A Story of the New Rural Life (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330807138
• ISBN 13: 9781330807132
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

A bold vision for rural life that blends education, community and practical farming.

This novel-like study follows Fairview’s radical approach to schooling, where classrooms become workshops and students turn ideas into real projects that help a community thrive.

The book explores how a small town reshapes itself through hands-on learning, cooperative farming, and local leadership. It introduces a cast of educators, farmers, and families who experiment with field drives, garden clubs, and department-style classrooms to prepare the next generation for a changing world.

• Watch students and teachers run hands-on programs that teach math, science, and history through real projects.
• See how community clubs and farm demonstrations link school work with daily life and local economy.
• Explore stories of small farms finding success with practical, well-managed farming and modern amenities.
• Learn about the debates and experiments that shape a new vision for rural America.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction and inspired portraits of community-driven reform in American farming.