William Cobbett wrote Cottage Economy published in 1821, with a twofold aim. First, to
promote his personal philosophy of self-sufficiency, which he viewed as the foundation
of family happiness. And second, to “instruct country laborers in the arts of brewing
beer, making bread, keeping cows, pigs, bees, ewes, poultry, rabbits, and other
matters.” The book has enjoyed classic status ever since.
Though over 180 years old, Cottage Economy has lost none of its relevance or
inspiration for anyone in search of what Cobbett called “a good living.” Written with
Cobbett’s typical wit—and bulldog curmudgeonliness—it deserves its reputation as the
founding bible of self-sufficiency and one of the greatest rural reads in the English
language.
About the Author:
Born in Farnham, England, in 1763, William Cobbett traveled between England and
America preaching the virtues of practical self-sufficiency. He was a combative and witty
writer who like nothing better than to practice what he preached
promote his personal philosophy of self-sufficiency, which he viewed as the foundation
of family happiness. And second, to “instruct country laborers in the arts of brewing
beer, making bread, keeping cows, pigs, bees, ewes, poultry, rabbits, and other
matters.” The book has enjoyed classic status ever since.
Though over 180 years old, Cottage Economy has lost none of its relevance or
inspiration for anyone in search of what Cobbett called “a good living.” Written with
Cobbett’s typical wit—and bulldog curmudgeonliness—it deserves its reputation as the
founding bible of self-sufficiency and one of the greatest rural reads in the English
language.
About the Author:
Born in Farnham, England, in 1763, William Cobbett traveled between England and
America preaching the virtues of practical self-sufficiency. He was a combative and witty
writer who like nothing better than to practice what he preached
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