02452cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000350012624500250016126400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250503110040350800260071452012640074053400450200465300170204985600430206699900170210918664UtSlPG20260610133433.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a16008473  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aSharp, Dallas Lore,d1870-192914aThe Hills of Hingham 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-06-230 aThe 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.  aProduced by Al Haines  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCountry life40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18664  c60050d60050