This rare first-person account offers a glimpse into the life of a typical 19th-century American farmer. Nathaniel Stacy recounts his childhood in Massachusetts, his stint in the army during the War of 1812, and his experiences as a pioneer settler in Ohio and Indiana. His memoir provides a valuable perspective on early American history and the challenges of everyday life on the frontier. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.