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Title: Sailing The Good Life
Review: When I was first introduced to C. A. Stephens' stories, I was struck with the humour, the poignancy, and the joy of life in the 1800s. Work was hard, and it took a lot of it to reach one's goals. Still, young and old alike were apt to strive for the higher things in life: honesty, trustworthiness, studiousness, and the like.The book does not attempt to moralise, yet through the witty writing and warm descriptions of the Old Squire, Gram, and the cousins (and their actions), Stephens manages to paint a picture of living life well. It still takes hard work to achieve one's goals and to aim for the higher things in life... And 'The Old Squire' stories are a reminder that it can be done - with a lot of fun along the way.
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