Excerpt from Russell Ryder
For many years Mrs. Russell Ryder had made a practice in summer, of stationing herself at the half-door of the dining-room during churning hour. This afforded her an unobstructed view of the thoroughfares upon which she delighted to watch the movements of the travellers, and at the same time enabled her to enjoy the exhilarating breezes, always welcomed by one undergoing phys ical exertion.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book plumbs the depths of rural American life in the late 19th century through the lens of Russell Ryder, a cantankerous but loving patriarch ruling over a family farm in upstate New York. In an engrossing chronicle composed of diary entries, anecdotes, and family drama, the author explores themes of love, loss, community, and redemption as they unfold within the Ryders' domestic sphere. While Russell Ryder's gruff exterior and stubborn nature take center stage throughout this work, it is the complex relationships between his wife and three daughters that ultimately drive the narrative and offer profound insights into the complexities of family life, love, and sacrifice. This book is an illuminating portrait that will intrigue readers interested in historical fiction, family dynamics, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331338864_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331338864
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