From Good Luck Farm

"From Good Luck Farm" details the life of one of the earliest families in the United States, "The Eastmans". From the first family member, Roger Eastman, who arrived in the United States on the ship Confidence in April of 1638 this narrative passionately tells the story of growing up in the early 20th Century on Good Luck Farm. Good Luck Farm was given to Howard Socrates Eastman in 1877 and this historic narrative tells the great story of growing up on a farm in Upstate New York in the first half of the 20th Century. This story of life on a dairy farm in Upstate New York is filled with personal insight regarding historic events and a very personal view of life during this period. By sharing personal memories of siblings and other relatives the author is able to connect with the reader on not just a historic level, rather on an intimate private level. The author shares little known facts regarding George Eastman founder of Eastman Kodak, whose family shares roots with the author. From Good Luck Farm will keep the reader engaged and wanting more details of life in upstate New York in the early 20th Century.