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"A DAY OFF" said my Uncle Peter, settling down in his chair before the open wood-fire, with that air of complacent obstinacy which spreads over him when he is about to confess and expound his philosophy of life, -"a day off is a day that a man takes to himself." "You mean a day... Read Full Overview

Days Off and Other Digressions gathers contemplative essays that explore the restorative power of leisure, nature, and quiet reflection. Blending gentle humor with lyrical prose, the author reflects on the value of stepping away from routine to reconnect with the rhythms of... Read Full Overview

"Days Off and Other Digressions" from Henry Van Dyke. American author, educator, and clergyman (1852-1933).

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A river of calm runs through Days Off And Other Digressions, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and wander. A gentle invitation that becomes a voyage through thought and place. This is more than an essay collection; it is a sequence of short reflective essays in light literary... Read Full Overview

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Days Off and Other Digressions gathers contemplative essays that explore the restorative power of leisure, nature, and quiet reflection. Blending gentle humor with lyrical prose, the author reflects on the value of stepping away from routine to reconnect with the rhythms of... Read Full Overview

"A DAY OFF" said my Uncle Peter, settling down in his chair before the open wood-fire, with that air of complacent obstinacy which spreads over him when he is about to confess and expound his philosophy of life, -"a day off is a day that a man takes to himself." "You mean a day... Read Full Overview