02218cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450053001432640051001963000047002473360026002943370026003203380036003465000031003825080047004135201232004605340045016926530051017376530040017886530034018288560042018622479UtSlPG20260610133058.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aGrayson, David,d1870-194614aThe Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-01-01  aProduced by Aaron Cannon, and David Widger  a"The Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment" by David Grayson is a reflective non-fiction narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's quest for personal freedom and deeper connections with the world around him, as he sets off on a series of walks away from his life as a farmer. Through his explorations, Grayson seeks to rediscover the joys of simple living, friendship, and the beauty of nature, drawing readers into his contemplative journey.  The opening of the narrative describes Grayson’s departure from his farm, marked by a strong sense of exhilaration and a desire for adventure. He reflects on the pull of his responsibilities, highlighting the weight of obligation he feels toward his animals and land. As he travels on foot, reminiscing about the freedom and happiness of his younger days, he encounters various rural landscapes and the people who inhabit them. Grayson’s joyful observations reveal his deep appreciation for the simple pleasures of life—like the beauty of spring and the warmth of human companionship—as he articulates a powerful yearning for connection and the essence of true contentment in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAuthors, American -- 20th century -- Biography  aGrayson, David, 1870-1946 -- Travel  aCountry life -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2479