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Unknown

A city father whose small flat and restless children have become an unsolvable problem, he stakes everything on an abandoned farm called Eden.

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The narrator recounts the family's move to the country and their early farming experiences.

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Driven Back to Eden
The narrator recounts the family's move to the country and their early farming experiences.
A Problem
The father and problem-solver, observing the family's struggles and contemplating a move to the country.
New Prospects
The father and narrator, who takes on the task of finding the new farm and manages the family's excitement and planning.
A Country Christmas in a City Flat
The narrator leads the family's planning, researches farming at Washington Market, and encourages the children's education through discussions of various industries.
VI: A Bluff Friend
The narrator, Robert Durham, visits Mr. Bogart for seed advice and demonstrates patience and wisdom in handling the old man's bluntness.
IX: “Breaking Camp”
The father and narrator who orchestrates the move, using military metaphors to motivate the children and managing the logistics of breaking camp.
Scenes on the Wharf
The father organizes the family's departure, negotiates with the captain, and encourages his children's curiosity about commerce and travel.
A Voyage Up the Hudson
Guides the children during the voyage, using the storm and steamboat as lessons in courage and forward-looking attitudes.
A March Evening in Eden
The father and narrator, anxious about the journey and protective of his family.
Rescued and at Home
The narrator (Robert) leads the family into the house, carries his wife, and reflects on the joy of being home.
Self-Denial and Its Reward
The father who guides Merton's moral choice and oversees the moving process.
Our Sunny Kitchen
Arranges for dinner from Mrs. Jones, sets up the kitchen, and encourages Merton to practice shooting.
Butternuts and Bobsey's Peril
Leads the sugaring expedition, restrains children, and later rushes to save Bobsey.
XX: Raspberry Lessons
Applies winter reading to pruning trees and seeks Mr. Jones's advice on raspberry cultivation.
Early April Gardening
Leads the gardening efforts, digs, and follows advice from Mr. Jones.
A Bonfire and a Feast
Reflects on the primal instinct to work the soil, teaches children about fire safety, and oversees the bonfire and subsequent farming tasks.
No Blind Drifting
Prepares an account book and explains it to the family, advocates for frugality and simplicity.
Strawberry Visions and “Pertaters”
Plans strawberry cultivation, consults Mr. Bogart, and directs the planting of potatoes and future strawberries.
We Go A-Fishing
The father organizes the fishing trip and later agrees to plant melons.
XXX: Weeds and Working for Dear Life
Leads the weeding efforts, enforces discipline, and reflects on the challenges of farm work.
Nature Smiles and Helps
The narrator observes the rain with gratitude, worries about crops, and leads the family in farming tasks.
August Work and Play
Narrator leads farm work, disciplines children, and shares melons with Bagley family.
A Trip to the Seashore
Organizes the seashore trip, oversees the children, and later manages the potato harvest and fruit sales.
A Visit to Houghton Farm
Visits Houghton Farm with family, reflects on farming methods, and decides to rebuild the barn.

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