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LoC No.: 16008473
Title: The Hills of Hingham
Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The hills of Hingham -- The open fire -- The ice crop -- Seed catalogues -- The dustless-duster -- Spring ploughing -- Mere beans -- A pilgrim from Dubuque -- The honey flow -- A pair of pigs -- Leafing -- The little foxes -- Our calendar -- The field of fodder -- Going back to town -- The Christmas tree.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Hills of Hingham" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a reflective piece written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of rural life and the philosophical musings of an individual who finds solace and meaning in the simplicity and beauty of nature in Hingham, a quaint village near Boston. Through personal experiences and contemplations, Sharp explores themes of home, family, and the contrast between urban and rural existence. The opening of the book introduces us to the author's duality of thought regarding urban versus country life, as well as his personal struggles and growth over the years. The narrator reflects on the initial romantic ideals of living in Hingham, contrasting them with the harsh realities of life on the land, including the challenges of local agriculture and family dynamics. With a humorous yet poignant tone, he discusses his ongoing endeavors to create a fulfilling life for himself and his family amid the mundane and often difficult tasks of country living, such as battling pests and tending to crops. This part sets the stage for a narrative that balances practical living with a profound appreciation for the life lessons learned through nature and family ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharp, Dallas Lore, 1870-1929
EBook No.: 18664
Published: Jun 23, 2006
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Country life
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16008473
Title: The Hills of Hingham
Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The hills of Hingham -- The open fire -- The ice crop -- Seed catalogues -- The dustless-duster -- Spring ploughing -- Mere beans -- A pilgrim from Dubuque -- The honey flow -- A pair of pigs -- Leafing -- The little foxes -- Our calendar -- The field of fodder -- Going back to town -- The Christmas tree.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Hills of Hingham" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a reflective piece written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of rural life and the philosophical musings of an individual who finds solace and meaning in the simplicity and beauty of nature in Hingham, a quaint village near Boston. Through personal experiences and contemplations, Sharp explores themes of home, family, and the contrast between urban and rural existence. The opening of the book introduces us to the author's duality of thought regarding urban versus country life, as well as his personal struggles and growth over the years. The narrator reflects on the initial romantic ideals of living in Hingham, contrasting them with the harsh realities of life on the land, including the challenges of local agriculture and family dynamics. With a humorous yet poignant tone, he discusses his ongoing endeavors to create a fulfilling life for himself and his family amid the mundane and often difficult tasks of country living, such as battling pests and tending to crops. This part sets the stage for a narrative that balances practical living with a profound appreciation for the life lessons learned through nature and family ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharp, Dallas Lore, 1870-1929
EBook No.: 18664
Published: Jun 23, 2006
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Country life
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.