Kate Sanborn's Abandoning an Adopted Farm explores the trials and tribulations of farm life and what happens when one abandons the hard work and commitment it takes to succeed. Sanborn's vivid descriptions and authentic voice transport readers to the world of farming and offer a unique perspective on the rewards and challenges of this way of life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.