Great Possessions Hardback - 2010

""Great Possessions"" by David Grayson is a collection of essays that explores the author's thoughts and experiences on various topics such as nature, relationships, and the simple joys of life. Through his writing, Grayson encourages readers to appreciate the beauty of the world around them and to find contentment in the small things. The essays are written in a reflective and contemplative style, drawing on personal anecdotes and observations to offer insights into the human condition. Grayson's writing is both poetic and philosophical, inviting readers to slow down and savor the moments that make life worth living. Overall, ""Great Possessions"" is a timeless work that celebrates the richness of life and the power of gratitude.I enjoyed the building of the wall, I think, as much as he did, and helped him what I could by rolling the larger stones close down to the edge of the wall. As the old man works he talks, if any one cares to listen, or if one does not care to listen he is well content to remain silent among his stones. But I enjoyed listening, for nothing in this world is so fascinating to me as the story of how a man has come to be what he is. When we think of it there are no abstract adventures in this world, but only your adventure and my adventure, and it is only as we come to know a man that we can see how wonderful his life has been.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.