The Shady Side

The Shady Side: Or Life In A Country Parsonage is a memoir written by Martha Stone Hubbell and originally published in 1865. The book provides a detailed account of the author's life as the wife of a country parson in the mid-19th century. Hubbell describes the challenges and joys of living in a rural community, including the demands of her husband's pastoral duties, the difficulties of raising children in a small town, and the social dynamics of a close-knit community. She also reflects on the spiritual and moral values that guided her family's life, as well as the cultural and political events that shaped the era in which they lived. Throughout the book, Hubbell offers a vivid and engaging portrait of life in a country parsonage, with its joys, sorrows, and everyday struggles. Her writing is characterized by a deep sense of faith and a commitment to family, community, and service. The Shady Side is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the lives of women and families in rural America during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.