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City And Country Life: Or Moderate Better Than Rapid Gains (1853)

City And Country Life: Or Moderate Better Than Rapid Gains (1853)

Torrey, Mary Ide

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Biographies General19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164606425
ISBN13: 9781164606420
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
City and Country Life: Or Moderate Better Than Rapid Gains is a book written by Mary Ide Torrey in 1853. The book is a comparison between the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city versus living in the countryside. Torrey argues that a moderate lifestyle in the countryside is better than the fast-paced lifestyle in the city, which leads to rapid gains but also to a loss of health, happiness, and moral values. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the advantages of city life, such as the opportunities for education, culture, and commerce. Torrey acknowledges that the city provides many benefits, but she also points out the negative aspects, such as the high cost of living, the lack of privacy, and the unhealthy environment. The second part of the book discusses the advantages of country life, such as the fresh air, the natural beauty, and the sense of community. Torrey argues that living in the countryside promotes physical and mental health, moral values, and a simple and contented lifestyle. Throughout the book, Torrey uses examples from her own experience and from literature to illustrate her points. She also includes practical advice for those who are considering a move from the city to the countryside, such as how to find a suitable home and how to adapt to rural life. Overall, City and Country Life: Or Moderate Better Than Rapid Gains is a thoughtful and informative book that provides a balanced perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of city and country living. It is a valuable resource for anyone who is considering a change of lifestyle or who is interested in the history of urban and rural life in the 19th century.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.

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