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Happy the Land

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This is a series of essays published after her husband's sudden death. All about living and coping in rural Maine in the 30's and 40's. Not necessarily just about the land as the earlier reviewer stated. Some of the essays are of times before her husband died. I enjoyed this book more than her first one, "We Took to the Woods".

This book focuses more on the land around the author's dwelling than her family or friends, as other books do. However, she makes stories about the land interesting, drawing on local characters and her gift of storytelling. I really liked thsi book. Very easy to read.

This is my third book I've read by Louise. Seeing we live and camp near Richardson Lake we went to visit Forest Lodge. 17 Miles on a dirt logging road and then 3 miles on mountain bikes on the Carry Road we reached the Summer House. It's unbelievable how they could of lived in the woods like they did back in the 40's. Very hearty people back then. If you enjoy the outdoors and the woods of Maine & NH read her books. They are entertaining and enlightening.

This is the 3rd book I've read by Louise Dickinson Rich, and I love it. Would recommend.