The Heart's Content

The Heart's Content is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour. The book follows the story of a young man named Dick Mercer, who is a recent college graduate and is struggling to find his place in the world. Dick is torn between his love for his hometown and his desire to explore new horizons. The story takes place in the early 1900s and is set in a small New England town called Wareham. Dick's father is a successful businessman who wants him to take over the family business, but Dick is hesitant. He wants to pursue his own dreams and passions, which include writing and exploring the world. As Dick tries to figure out his path in life, he meets a young woman named Priscilla who shares his love for adventure and exploration. Together, they embark on a journey to discover the hidden treasures of their town and the world beyond. The Heart's Content is a heartwarming story about love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Ralph Henry Barbour's writing style is engaging and descriptive, making the book a joy to read. Overall, The Heart's Content is a must-read for anyone who loves a good coming-of-age story.1915. And decorations by Edward Stratton Holloway. Barbour wrote a number spirited genuine stories with something to appeal to every boy with the love of manliness, cleanness, and sportsmanship in his heart. Heart's Content begins: A man and a dog trudged along a country road. On either side, beyond gray stone walls, meadows stretched gently upward to meet a warm blue sky. Afar a mowing-machine moved slowly against the horizon, and the chatter of its blades seemed to intensify the heat, like the midsummer rasping of a locust. All about was the fragrance of clover, of red clover knee-deep in the ripe meadows, of alsike clover hugging the lichened walls, of white clover, shy and lowly, peering from the wild tangle along the way. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.