A quiet, wandering look at a changing America through memory and myth.
This book collects intimate sketches and scenes of life along a frontier, mixing travel, memory, and dreamlike reminiscence. It moves between ordinary days and sudden visions, pairing humor with a gentle melancholy as old ways meet new tides.
- Vivid scenes from childhood and frontier life, including rustic homes, orchards, and riverside paths.
- Quirky, memorable characters and their conversations, from farmers and townsfolk to family anecdotes.
- Reflections on culture, change, and the passing of familiar landscapes, seen through a lyrical, narrative lens.
- Blend of prose and poetry that invites nostalgia and curiosity about a past era.
Ideal for readers drawn to historical memory, small-town life, and evocative, scene-driven storytelling.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, written in the mid-19th century, presents an evocative picture of life in a small town on the frontier of the United States during its transition from the customs and culture of a small, French community to the rapidly growing nation it would become. The author, a young boy at the time of his father's sudden death, recounts his experiences and those of his family and friends, painting a vivid portrait of a bygone era. The book explores the themes of family, loss, love, and the challenges of growing up in a world that is constantly changing. The author provides insights into the social and cultural dynamics at play through the lens of his own poignant coming-of-age story. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331166313_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331166313
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331166313
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 370 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25907685/1
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