From Van Dweller To Commuter

From Van Dweller To Commuter The Story Of A Strenuous Quest For A Home And A Little Hearth And Garden (1907)

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""From Van Dweller To Commuter: The Story Of A Strenuous Quest For A Home And A Little Hearth And Garden"" is a book written by Albert Bigelow Paine and originally published in 1907. The book is a memoir of Paine's personal experience of living in a van and his quest to find a permanent home with a garden. The book begins with Paine's decision to leave his comfortable life in the city and live in a van, which he calls ""The Rolling Stone."" Paine shares his experiences of living in the van, including the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned. He also describes the different places he visited and the people he met during his travels.As Paine continues his search for a permanent home, he faces various obstacles, including financial difficulties and the difficulty of finding suitable land to build on. However, he remains determined to achieve his goal and eventually finds a piece of land that he can call his own.Throughout the book, Paine reflects on the importance of having a home and a little hearth and garden, and the joy and satisfaction that comes with owning a piece of land. The book is a testament to the human spirit and the determination to overcome obstacles in pursuit of one's dreams.Overall, ""From Van Dweller To Commuter"" is a captivating memoir that offers a unique perspective on the concept of home and the importance of finding a place to call one's own.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781436854986
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 440
Weight: 639g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 22mm