Publisher's Synopsis
A Down East Yankee From The District Of Maine is a memoir written by Windsor Pratt Daggett and published in 1920. The book is a personal account of Daggett's life growing up in rural Maine during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Daggett describes his childhood experiences on his family's farm, including the hard work and challenges that came with it. He also writes about his education and the various jobs he held throughout his life, including working in a shoe factory and as a traveling salesman. Throughout the book, Daggett provides insight into the culture and customs of rural Maine during this time period, including the importance of family, community, and religion. He also shares his opinions on politics and social issues of the day. Overall, A Down East Yankee From The District Of Maine offers a unique perspective on life in rural New England during the turn of the century, and provides a glimpse into the experiences and values of one man who lived through it.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.