The Farmers' Children is an exciting book filled with true stories and events in the lives of two Texas families who struggled against the environment, wild animals, and poverty to feed 20 children during the trying times before the depression. This book describes the childhood games, holiday celebrations, and romance during the time prior to electricity and the many conveniences we take for granted today. Learn how houses were cleaned, food was prepared and stored before the days of refrigeration and the process to work the fields before power farm equipment. This is an eye-opening book that will stir the interest of the young and old alike.