The Small Country Place (1908)

The Small Country Place is a novel written by Samuel Taylor Maynard in 1908. The story takes place in a small rural community in New England during the early 20th century. The main character, John Fenton, inherits a small farm from his uncle and decides to move his family from the city to the countryside. Upon arrival, the family discovers that the farm is in disrepair and in need of significant renovations. Despite the challenges, John is determined to make a success of the farm and sets about making improvements to the property. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including his neighbor, a wise old farmer who becomes his mentor, and a young woman who captures his heart.As John works to build a life in the country, he faces many obstacles, including financial difficulties and the disapproval of his wife, who longs to return to the city. The novel explores themes of family, community, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Overall, The Small Country Place is a heartwarming tale of perseverance and the joys and challenges of country living. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.