Adventures In Friendship
by David Grayson
Author of “Adventures in Contentment”
Illustrated by Thomas Fogarty
Publisher: Doubleday, Page & Company, New York
1910
Copyright 1910 by Doubleday, Page & Company
Published, October 1910
Copyright 1908, 1909, 1910 by The Phillips Publishing Company
With 9 Pages of Illustrations
NOTE: Prior ownership inscription on cover page: “Wilma - From Lucy & Ana. Christmas 1919”
"Adventures in Friendship" by David Grayson is a collection of essays that celebrate the simple joys and profound connections found in everyday life and human relationships. Through his contemplative and reflective prose, Grayson explores the value of genuine friendship, the beauty of nature, and the importance of finding contentment in the present moment. He shares his experiences and observations from his rural life, inviting readers to appreciate the small wonders that surround them and to cultivate meaningful connections with others. The book serves as a gentle reminder to slow down, appreciate the beauty of simplicity, and embrace the richness of human companionship.
David Grayson was the pen name of Ray Stannard Baker, an American journalist, author, and social reformer. Although he achieved significant recognition under his own name for his investigative journalism and social commentary, it was as David Grayson that he found widespread popularity with his essays celebrating rural life and simple living. His "Adventures" series, including "Adventures in Contentment" and "Adventures in Friendship," resonated with readers seeking solace and inspiration in a rapidly changing world. Baker's achievements under his own name include winning the Pulitzer Prize for his biography "Woodrow Wilson: Life and Letters." As Grayson, he offered a contrasting voice, promoting a return to nature and the cultivation of inner peace and meaningful relationships.
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