Home Scenes and Home Sounds: Or The World From My Window is a book written by Harriet Marion Stephens and originally published in 1854. The book is a collection of essays and observations about daily life in the mid-19th century, as seen from the author's window. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including nature, family life, social customs, and politics. Stephens writes about the changing seasons, the birds and animals that visit her garden, and the daily routines of her family and neighbors. She also discusses the role of women in society, the importance of education, and the political issues of the day, such as slavery and women's suffrage. Through her observations, Stephens provides a glimpse into the daily life of a middle-class family in the mid-19th century. Her writing is descriptive and evocative, capturing the sights, sounds, and smells of the world outside her window. Overall, Home Scenes and Home Sounds is a charming and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on life in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in social history, women's history, or the history of everyday life.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.