Coming Up the Road

"Coming Up the Road; Memories of a North Country Boyhood" is a charming and evocative memoir by Irving Bacheller, detailing his formative years in the North Country of New York during the late nineteenth century. The narrative captures the essence of a bygone era, offering a nostalgic look at rural American life, local traditions, and the simple joys and hardships of a boy growing up in a close-knit community.Bacheller, a celebrated novelist and journalist, brings his literary skill to these personal recollections, painting a vivid picture of the landscape, the people, and the cultural shifts that defined his youth. From the rigors of farm work and the rhythms of the seasons to the excitement of local gatherings and the pursuit of an education, the work serves as both a personal history and a broader social commentary on the American experience. This memoir provides valuable insight into the development of a writer's mind while preserving the unique character of the North Country for future generations. It stands as a heartfelt tribute to the landscapes and spirits that shaped a prominent American literary voice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 328, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press