A city man longs for a simpler life, and this sharp, funny tale follows his bold move to the countryside.
Set around a restless young executive and his wife, the story traces how urban routine clashes with the pull of country living. The couple navigates new neighbors, auctions, and the practical chaos of upgrading a rural home, all while balancing work, family, and changing dreams. It blends wry humor with quiet moments of insight, offering a vivid glimpse at life beyond the city limits.
Ideal for readers who enjoy domestic realism with warmth, wit, and a carefuleye on what makes a house feel like home.
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Excerpt from The Making of a Country Home
The story told in this book claims only to be the record of an ordinary man's experience and success in his efforts to make a home for himself in the country.
It was believed by the writer that it would be a merit to keep the narrative as close as possible to actual facts, and not avail himself of any more romance than usually falls to the lot of an ordi nary and thrifty man, who perhaps is often a good deal of a hero, though he is himself hardly aware of it, and is not usually celebrated in literature.
If there are any small recompenses in this hu'mble hero's endeavours growing out of the everyday facts of life, and his task is lit by some homely but enduring gleams, the book may encourage and stimulate other ordinary men who have the capacity to long for a home. Such is the hope as well as the purpose of the author.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the struggles and triumphs of a young couple as they strive to build a home of their own, free from the constraints of city life. The author's vivid descriptions of their journey paint a relatable picture of the challenges and rewards that come with pursuing dreams and creating a haven to call their own. The book delves into the fundamental human desire for homeownership, exploring the sacrifices and compromises that must be made to achieve it. It examines the ways in which the search for a home can test the limits of a relationship and the profound impact that a physical space can have on our emotional well-being. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the power of perseverance and imagination. It shows that, even in the face of adversity, the dream of owning a home can be a powerful force that shapes our lives and brings us closer to fulfillment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330948415_0
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