Annals of the Parish of Lesmahagow is a historical book written by John Blackwood Greenshields and published in 1864. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the parish of Lesmahagow, a small town in Scotland, from the early 18th century to the mid-19th century. Greenshields, who was a minister in the parish, wrote the book based on his own experiences and observations, as well as on historical records and other sources.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of the parish. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography, climate, and population of the area, as well as a brief history of the parish before the 18th century. The following chapters cover topics such as the church and its ministers, the education system, the agriculture and industry of the area, and the social and political events that shaped the parish over the years.Throughout the book, Greenshields provides a vivid and engaging account of life in the parish, describing the customs, traditions, and daily routines of the people who lived there. He also discusses the challenges and hardships that the community faced, including poverty, disease, and natural disasters.Overall, Annals of the Parish of Lesmahagow is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, as well as for those who want to learn more about the daily life and struggles of a small rural community.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.