Tess and Wee Boy observe the farm animals, wonder at the sword-swallower, hear playing of pipes, and experience all the excitement of a country fair in Ireland.
Argues that the American dream is actually causing more harm than good, making people spend too much time focusing on their career and preventing them from enjoying their families, and encourages people to avoid the "market mania" that consumes Americans and instead begin enjoying the simple things in life.
Text and photographs document the activities at a variety of wholesale markets that supply meat, fish, produce, baked goods, and dairy products to New York City.