Between the time Louise Dickinson gave up wanting to be a brakeman on a freight train and definitely decided to become an English teacher, she would say when asked what she was going to do with her life that she was going to live alone in a cabin in the Maine woods and write. Years later when she received a letter from a friend exclaiming, Isn't it wonderful that you're at last doing what you always wanted, she realized with a start that she was living her old dream. We Took To The Woods is more than an adventure story, ...
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Between the time Louise Dickinson gave up wanting to be a brakeman on a freight train and definitely decided to become an English teacher, she would say when asked what she was going to do with her life that she was going to live alone in a cabin in the Maine woods and write. Years later when she received a letter from a friend exclaiming, Isn't it wonderful that you're at last doing what you always wanted, she realized with a start that she was living her old dream. We Took To The Woods is more than an adventure story, more than simple nature study; it portrays a cherished dream awakened into full life. Written with warmth and enthusiasm and great charm, it is a book to stir the imagination of every reader and kindle his heart with envy.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Fair with no dust jacket. 322 pages; B&W photographs. Moderate rubbing and light stains to the covers. Both front and rear inner hinges are cracked. Markings on endpapers only. Light smudge stains to the exterior edges of textblock. Fading to pages. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects.; -We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Very Good. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Published by J.B. Lippincott, 1942. Octavo. Book is very good with light toning to page ends and the previous owner bookplate on the inside of the front cover. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
This book about living in the Maine woods in the 1930s is beautifully written, witty and heartwarming. I relished every single page.
jiming
Jul 9, 2009
A LIFE IN MAINE
This is a great story about a woman shedding the urban life for a life in the Maine woods. Well written, interesting look at mid-twentieth-century Maine. Very funny.
