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 published in 1885. The book tells the story of Mills' early life growing up in rural Suffolk, England, as the son of a farmer. Mills describes his childhood experiences working on the farm, attending school, and eventually leaving home to pursue higher education. Throughout the book, Mills reflects on the challenges he faced as a young boy from a humble background, including poverty, lack of education, and social prejudice. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of education and the opportunities it can provide. From The Plough-Tail To The College Steps provides a unique glimpse into the life of a working-class boy in Victorian England and the struggles and triumphs he experienced on his journey to success. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of rural England in the 19th century.An Autobiography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.