Even the thrashing machine, universally adopted, presents disadvantages in comparison with the ancient flail, generally regarded as obsolete, though still to be found in occasional use by the smallholder or allotment occupier.
"Grain and Chaff from an English Manor"
Arthur H. Savory
Its effect on the smallholder is well described by Davis in his Report on Wilts.
"A Short History of English Agriculture"
W. H. R. Curtler
Timothy was a smallholder on the smallest scale, but there were many people of two, six, or twelve acres who did very well in their humble way-which I have always thought is the happy way, if one can attain to it.
"Far Off Things"
Arthur Machen