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100 1 _aGrayson, David,
_d1870-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-01-01
508 _aProduced by Aaron Cannon, and David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
653 _aGrayson, David, 1870-1946 -- Travel
653 _aCountry life -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2479
999 _c44560
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