From the Plough-Tail to the College Steps: Being the First Twenty-Nine Years of the Life of a Suffolk Farmer’s Boy (1885)

From The Plough-Tail To The College Steps: Being The First Twenty-Nine Years Of The Life Of A Suffolk Farmer???????s Boy is a memoir written by James Mills and first published in 1885. The book chronicles the first 29 years of Mills' life, from his childhood as the son of a farmer in Suffolk, England, to his eventual enrollment at Cambridge University. Through his personal anecdotes and reflections, Mills provides a vivid and detailed account of rural life in 19th-century England, including the challenges and hardships faced by farmers and their families. He also shares his experiences of attending school and working as a laborer before ultimately pursuing higher education. Mills' memoir offers a unique perspective on social mobility in Victorian England, as he describes the opportunities and obstacles he encountered on his journey from the plough-tail to the college steps. His story is one of perseverance, hard work, and determination, and serves as a testament to the power of education and the human spirit. Overall, From The Plough-Tail To The College Steps is a fascinating and inspiring memoir that provides a valuable glimpse into the life and times of a young farmer's son in 19th-century England.An Autobiography.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.