In The Border Country (1909)

In The Border Country is a novel written by Josephine Daskam Bacon and published in 1909. The story follows the life of a young woman named Helen who is forced to leave her comfortable city life and move to a rural area on the border of Vermont and Canada. Helen's husband, David, has inherited a farm from his grandfather and is determined to make a success of it. However, the transition to country life is not easy for Helen, and she struggles to adjust to the harsh realities of farm life.As she navigates her new surroundings, Helen meets a cast of characters who help her to understand the challenges of living in the border country. She befriends a young girl named Marjory, who teaches her about the local flora and fauna, and a wise old farmer named Uncle Amos, who offers her valuable advice on how to survive in the harsh environment.Despite the difficulties she faces, Helen gradually begins to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of country life. She learns to milk cows, make butter, and cook meals from scratch. She also develops a deep appreciation for the natural world and the rhythms of the seasons.In The Border Country is a heartwarming tale of a woman's journey of self-discovery and her transformation from a city dweller to a country woman. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era and celebrates the timeless values of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.