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_aPaine, Albert Bigelow, _d1861-1937 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aDwellers in Arcady: The Story of an Abandoned Farm |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-02-08 | ||
| 508 | _aAnnie McGuire | ||
| 520 | _a"Dwellers in Arcady: The Story of an Abandoned Farm" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a reflective narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of renewal, nature, and the restoration of both a dilapidated farmhouse and a family’s connection to the land. The main characters, a family led by the narrator and his wife, Elizabeth, embark on a journey to acquire and revitalize an old farm, establishing their new life amidst the idyllic yet challenging landscape of rural Connecticut. The beginning of this work introduces the family as they set out to see their newly purchased property for the first time. As they venture up a hill, the narrator experiences a sense of excitement upon spotting the brook that runs through their land, a feature he has long dreamt of owning. They meet William C. Westbury, who facilitates the purchase and shares anecdotes about the area's history, painting a picture of vibrant local life. The initial impressions of the house highlight both its potential and its current state of disrepair, revealing the family's mixed feelings of hope and apprehension as they embark on this venture to transform their "haunted" home into a lively and welcoming space. This opening segment sets the stage for a narrative that promises to delve into both the physical labor of restoration and the emotional journey of establishing a home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFarm life -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAbandoned farms -- Fiction | ||
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_aFogarty, Thomas, _d1873-1938 |
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