And One to Grow On: Reflections of a Maine Boyhood

By John Gould

Book Overview

When John Gould was young, a boy learned about the sea--and arithmetic and knots and geography and life--from the old deep-water men living out their lives in snug harbors. He grew up knowing the woods; the way a church supper smells; the way the Ladies Aid bargained together before a food sale. The friendly, close-knit community life and the deep family affection gave him a foundation of sound sense to last through the years ahead.

This is a book to read and reread. You will be glad to know that once, in Maine, a boy could have this kind of childhood; and you might be envious because you did not.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160893540X
• ISBN13: 9781608935406
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Down East Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"