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Book Synopsis: Shantyboat is the story of a leisurely journey down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans. For most people, such a journey is the stuff that dreams are made of, but for Harlan and Anna Hubbard it became a cherished reality. In the fall of 1944, they built a houseboat, small but neatly accommodated to their needs, on the bank of the Ohio near Cincinnati, and in it after a pause of two years, they set out to drift down the river.
In their small craft, the Hubbards became one with the flow of the river and its changing weathers. An artist by profession, Harlan Hubbard records with graceful ease the many facets of their life on the river - the panorama of fields and woods, summer gardening, foraging expeditions for nuts and berries, dangers from storms and treacherous currents, the quiet solitude of the mists of early morning.
Their life is sustained by the provender of bank and stream, useful things made and found, and mutual aid and wisdom from people met along the journey. It is a life marked by simplicity and independence, strenuous at times, but joyous, with leisure for painting and music, for observation and contemplation.
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Experience the enchanting journey of a lifetime with Shantyboat: A River Way of Life. Follow the captivating tale of Harlan and Anna Hubbard as they embark on a leisurely voyage down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to the vibrant city of New Orleans. This is not just any ordinary journey - it is a cherished reality turned into a remarkable story that will captivate your senses.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes as the Hubbards gracefully drift along the river, becoming one with its ebb and flow. Harlan Hubbard, an artist by profession, artfully records the essence of their river life. From the stunning panorama of fields and woods to the tranquility of mist-covered mornings, every moment is beautifully captured, allowing you to escape into a world of awe-inspiring beauty.
Step into a simpler way of life, where the ingredients of sustenance are found in the bountiful lands and streams that surround you. Join the Hubbards on their foraging expeditions for nuts and berries and witness their resourcefulness as they create useful items from materials found along the way. Along their journey, they receive wisdom and aid from the people they meet, reinforcing the importance of community and connection.
This extraordinary life is filled with moments of adventure, as the Hubbards brave storms and treacherous currents. But amidst the challenges, there is an undeniable joy that shines through. With leisure for painting and music, observation and contemplation, their journey is a testament to the rewards of simplicity and independence.
Embark on your own voyage of discovery with Shantyboat: A River Way of Life. Let the Hubbards' story inspire you to embrace the flow of life, to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you, and to find joy in the simplest of pleasures. Start your journey today and get your copy of Shantyboat: A River Way of Life here.
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