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The Healing Woods by Martha Reben ➤ Thomas Y. Crowell Company 1952
The Healing Woods by Martha Reben Thomas Y. Crowell Company 1952
Title: The Healing Woods
Author: Martha Reben
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Company 1952
LCCN: 52-7034
Size: 5.75 X 8.5 * 250 pages
Synopsis: AI Overview: The Healing Woods tells the true story of Martha Rebentisch, who was battling tuberculosis in the 1930s after experiencing years of illness and failed treatments at the Trudeau Sanatorium in Saranac Lake, New York. Having undergone several surgeries that left her with compromised lung function and poor circulation, and facing a bleak prognosis, she decided to take a drastic step to try and cure herself.
In 1931, Martha answered a newspaper ad placed by Fred Rice, an Adirondack guide who believed in the healing power of the woods for invalids. Despite her frail condition, Fred, along with his wife Kate, agreed to take her into the wilderness. Martha and Fred established a camp on Weller Pond, ten miles from civilization, where Martha lived in a tent from spring through fall.
Over the course of six years, Martha experienced a remarkable transformation. Immersed in the Adirondack wilds, she learned to be self-sufficient and appreciate the simple beauty of nature. Fred taught her how to observe and interact with the wildlife, and she formed unlikely friendships with raccoons, flying squirrels, and birds. Slowly, her health improved, defying medical expectations.
The memoir chronicles Martha's journey from being an invalid confined to her bed to a woman who found strength, resilience, and a newfound appreciation for life in the natural world. It highlights the therapeutic power of the Adirondacks and the transformative relationship Martha built with the wilderness and her guide, Fred Rice. The Healing Woods, published in 1952, became a bestseller, and Martha went on to write two more books about her experiences, The Way of the Wilderness and A Sharing of Joy. She lived to be 58, outliving the expectations associated with her illness.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.22 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: The Healing Woods
Author: Martha Reben
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Company 1952
LCCN: 52-7034
Size: 5.75 X 8.5 * 250 pages
Synopsis: AI Overview: The Healing Woods tells the true story of Martha Rebentisch, who was battling tuberculosis in the 1930s after experiencing years of illness and failed treatments at the Trudeau Sanatorium in Saranac Lake, New York. Having undergone several surgeries that left her with compromised lung function and poor circulation, and facing a bleak prognosis, she decided to take a drastic step to try and cure herself.
In 1931, Martha answered a newspaper ad placed by Fred Rice, an Adirondack guide who believed in the healing power of the woods for invalids. Despite her frail condition, Fred, along with his wife Kate, agreed to take her into the wilderness. Martha and Fred established a camp on Weller Pond, ten miles from civilization, where Martha lived in a tent from spring through fall.
Over the course of six years, Martha experienced a remarkable transformation. Immersed in the Adirondack wilds, she learned to be self-sufficient and appreciate the simple beauty of nature. Fred taught her how to observe and interact with the wildlife, and she formed unlikely friendships with raccoons, flying squirrels, and birds. Slowly, her health improved, defying medical expectations.
The memoir chronicles Martha's journey from being an invalid confined to her bed to a woman who found strength, resilience, and a newfound appreciation for life in the natural world. It highlights the therapeutic power of the Adirondacks and the transformative relationship Martha built with the wilderness and her guide, Fred Rice. The Healing Woods, published in 1952, became a bestseller, and Martha went on to write two more books about her experiences, The Way of the Wilderness and A Sharing of Joy. She lived to be 58, outliving the expectations associated with her illness.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.22 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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