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100 1 _aStephens, C. A.
_q(Charles Asbury),
_d1844-1931
245 1 0 _aWhen Life Was Young: At the Old Farm in Maine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-22
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"When Life Was Young: At the Old Farm in Maine" by C. A. Stephens is a nostalgic memoir written in the early 20th century, reflecting on the author's childhood and experiences on a farm in Maine. The narrative captures the innocence of youth and the idyllic simplicity of rural life, as well as the challenges faced during that era. The central figure appears to be the narrator, who recounts his journey to live with his grandparents at the old farm, filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, family dynamics, and the joys of farm life. At the start of the memoir, the narrator recalls his arrival at the farm, where he is warmly welcomed by his grandfather. He describes the setting of the Great Pond and the rich history of the land, including its origins tied to Native American names and early settlers. The opening portion also introduces the narrator's cousins, their unique personalities, and the initial sense of homesickness he feels as he adjusts to a new life. The vivid descriptions of nature, family interactions, and the backdrop of post-Civil War America set the stage for the themes of nostalgia, belonging, and the exploration of youthful experiences that unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMaine -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFarm life -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26994
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