""The Pleasures of the Country: Simple Stories for Young People"" is a collection of short stories written by Harriet Myrtle and originally published in 1851. The book is aimed at young readers and focuses on the joys and wonders of rural life. Each story centers around a different character or group of characters, all of whom live in the countryside and experience the beauty and simplicity of nature. The stories are designed to be both entertaining and educational, with themes that emphasize the importance of hard work, kindness, and respect for the environment. Through these tales, Myrtle aims to inspire young readers to appreciate the pleasures of the country and to embrace the values that make rural life so rewarding. Overall, ""The Pleasures of the Country"" is a charming and uplifting book that celebrates the joys of nature and the virtues of rural living.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.