Cross Creek
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Published in 1942, 'Cross Creek' is a memoir by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings that chronicles her experiences living in the rural Florida backcountry.
The book details her move from urban life to a 72-acre orange grove in Cross Creek, Florida, and the challenges and joys she encountered.
Rawlings describes the colorful local characters, the rich natural environment, and her deep connection to the land.
The memoir also explores her writing process and the inspiration she found in the people and landscapes around her.
'Cross Creek' is a celebration of simple living, the beauty of nature, and the resilience of the human spirit.
The book details her move from urban life to a 72-acre orange grove in Cross Creek, Florida, and the challenges and joys she encountered.
Rawlings describes the colorful local characters, the rich natural environment, and her deep connection to the land.
The memoir also explores her writing process and the inspiration she found in the people and landscapes around her.
'Cross Creek' is a celebration of simple living, the beauty of nature, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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