Take a journey back in time to experience the daily lives of the people of Lesmahagow parish in the late 18th century through the eyes of the parish minister, Reverend John Stobo. His charming and heartfelt account captures the joys, sorrows, triumphs, and tribulations of a close-knit community bound by faith and tradition. This classic work is a must-read for anyone interested in the social history of Scotland. 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.