The Light in the Clearing (Classic Reprint): A Tale of the North Country in the Time of Silas Wright: A Tale of the North Country in the Time of Silas Wright (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A boy’s first harvest becomes a map of growing up in 1831 rural America.

In 1831, Bart Baynes is an orphan living with his Aunt Deel and Uncle Peabody. He tends a watermelon and learns early lessons about family, humility, and the power of community. The book follows his says-and-silences, his questions about life, and his slow, careful steps toward adulthood.

Across the pages, young Bart meets friends, neighbors, and figures who feel larger than life, yet are very human. The story threads together family loyalty, faith, and the pull of a wider world as he learns to steer by his own compass.

• A vivid coming-of-age tale set in a small-town American world.
• Told through a boy’s eyes, with family bonds, community life, and personal growth.
• Encounters with mentors and neighbors illuminate honesty, courage, and self-discovery.
• A richly drawn historical backdrop that grounds a quiet, character-driven journey.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction focused on youth, resilience, and a close-knit community working toward adulthood.

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