Publisher's Synopsis
Adventures in Contentment is a classic American memoir written by David Grayson, originally published in 1907. The book is a collection of essays that chronicle Grayson's experiences as he leaves his city life behind and moves to a small farmhouse in rural America. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Grayson's new life. He writes about his struggles to adjust to the slower pace of country living, his interactions with his neighbors and the natural world around him, and his reflections on the meaning of contentment and happiness.Throughout the book, Grayson's writing is characterized by its warmth, humor, and insight. He is a keen observer of human nature and the natural world, and his descriptions of the people and places he encounters are vivid and evocative.Adventures in Contentment is a timeless meditation on the importance of simplicity, self-sufficiency, and a connection to the natural world. It is a book that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a glimpse into a simpler, more fulfilling way of life.1906. From the Introduction. I have been eight years a farmer...I am conscious that I can offer few of the practical hints which are distributed like coins at the meetings of the grange, nor have I the genius to write a poem, nor the orthodoxy to preach a sermon. I can offer merely the more or less fragmentary writing of a man�������s life as it has been lived with satisfaction for eight years. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
