If You're Going to Live in the Country by Ormsbee and Ormsbee

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Author Ormsbee, Thomas H. (Thomas Hamilton), 1890-1969
Author Ormsbee, Renee Richmond Huntley, 1887-
Illustrator Lieberman, Frank
Title If You're Going to Live in the Country
Note Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "If You're Going to Live in the Country" by Thomas H. Ormsbee and Richmond Huntley is a practical guide written in the late 1930s. This book offers insights and advice aimed at urban dwellers contemplating a move to rural life, outlining the benefits and challenges associated with such a transition. The authors reflect on the allure of country living while providing realistic considerations for families looking to make the shift. The opening of the book sets a nostalgic tone as the authors share personal anecdotes about their experiences growing up in cities and dreaming of life in the country. They discuss the motivations for seeking a rural lifestyle, highlighting the appeal of space, tranquility, and a connection to nature. The narrative emphasizes how the pressures of city life can prompt individuals to seek out peaceful surroundings, and it introduces the various challenges city dwellers may face in adapting to country living, including practical issues related to property maintenance and community integration. Overall, the authors aim to prepare potential country residents for the realities they will encounter in their quest for a quieter, more fulfilling life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Buildings
Subject Architecture, Domestic
Subject Dwellings
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EBook-No. 17804
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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