When Life Was Young: At the Old Farm in Maine

A vivid portrait of a Maine lakeside farm unfolds, where the sparkling waters of Pennesseewassee reflect the hopes and hardships of early settlers. The narrative follows a Revolutionary‑war veteran who, penniless but determined, carves a homestead from the forested slopes, planting the roots of a family that will span generations. Alongside the natural beauty of pine‑shadowed ridges and the lingering echoes of the land’s Indigenous past, the story captures the raw optimism of youth and the simple, rugged rhythm of frontier life.

Through letters, recollections, and the lingering scent of pine sap, the author weaves together the triumphs and trials of a lineage marked by war, migration, and loss. The memoir offers listeners a window onto a bygone era—when boys grew tall on fresh farm work, girls helped shape emerging towns, and the lake served as both a playground and a silent witness to history. It is a gentle, immersive journey into the heart of a place where memory and landscape are inseparably entwined.