Working the Land: Building a Life
Fran Cirbo
Sold by Bargain Finders of Colorado, Simla, CO, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 9 October 2008
Used - Soft cover
Condition: Used - Very good
Ships within U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Bargain Finders of Colorado, Simla, CO, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 9 October 2008
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketIn Working the Land: Building a Life, Fran Cirbo writes about a remote part of everyday life in America today, farming. In the book, Fran recalls life on her family's farm in Eastern Colorado. It s a book filled with history lessons and poignant stories told in a vivid narrative, giving a snapshot of life on the high plains in 1920s and 30s Colorado. The book begins in turn-of-the-century Czechoslovakia, better known then as Austria-Hungary, where her parents Andrew and Lucy Kochis farmed with their families and the rest of their community in a small village called Rudnik. Andrew, Lucy and their first-born son John came to America in the early 1900s eventually settling in Matheson, Colorado where they had received land through the Homestead Act of 1862. Many farmers gave up working the land, but not Andrew and Lucy; they stayed and persevered amidst the winter blizzards, summer droughts and dust bowls. Lucy gave birth to Fran in 1927. As the youngest of 14 children, Fran had the benefit of learning about her family's struggles and triumphs through the stories her parents, aunts and uncles, and older brothers and sisters told to her. Her book captures it all--the lessons learned and the lessons taught. In Working the Land: Building a Life, Fran describes her life on the farm in a way that brings every word to life. Her storytelling is interactive and puts the reader right alongside her, center stage on the farm, watching the seasons and technology change, riding the tractor, working the cream separator, canning the vegetables and harvesting the grain. Anyone raised on a farm can relive those times through the pictures Fran Cirbo paints her book. Working the Land: Building a Life is a tribute to homesteaders and pioneers, not just those from the Eastern plains of Colorado but everyone who grew up under blue skies and knee deep in Mother Earth. It reveals a culture of values, tradition, family, hope and prayer, a culture that epitomizes the old saying, "an honest day's work for an honest day's pay." Fran closes her book with a chapter titled Bits and Pieces, where she continues her story in vignettes that offer flashes of her last years on the farm. Working the Land: Building a Life is truly authentic in both its writing and structure, written with all the rawness and freeform of a personal journal--all of which makes Fran's book even more endearing. This book captures and draws its reader into its pages. Worth your time. viii + 187. Frances (nee Kochis) Cirbo (1927-2020) was the author. Trade paperback looks as if new and never read. Cover does have very minor shelf-wear, square corners. Interior is tight, clean, and, except forauthor's inscription inside on half-title page, unmarked. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Copyright 2009. Printed in Denver, CO. No stated edition or print-run. Likely a self-published edition, only printing. No ISBN or LCCN. MSR = US $20.00.
Seller Inventory # 008423
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
If you are a consumer you can cancel the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RIGHT OF CANCELLATION
Statutory Right to cancel
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days for any reason.
The cancellation period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us, Bargain Finders of Colorado, P.O. Box 192, 80835, Simla, Colorado, U.S.A., +1 303-931-2861, of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail). You may use the attached model cancellation form, but it is not obligatory. You can also electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". If you use this option, we will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a cancellation on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
Effects of cancellation
If you cancel this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to cancel with contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to us or Bargain Finders of Colorado, Simla, Colorado, U.S.A., +1 303-931-2861, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your cancellation from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of cancellation
The right of cancellation does not apply to:
Model withdrawal form
(complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
To: (Bargain Finders of Colorado, P.O. Box 192, 80835, Simla, Colorado, U.S.A., +1 303-931-2861)
I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/We (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract of sale of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following service (*),
Ordered on (*)/received on (*)
Name of consumer(s)
Address of consumer(s)
Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper)
Date
* Delete as appropriate.
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.
| Order quantity | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 3.70 | £ 8.44 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.