In this poignant memoir, Lorenz Hübner reflects on the beauty and complexity of life in Salzburg at the turn of the nineteenth century. Against the backdrop of political turmoil and social change, he chronicles his struggle to reconcile his love of nature and art with the demands of work and family. With eloquence and insight, Hübner captures the spirit of his time and place, and offers a timeless meditation on the challenges and joys of human experience. 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.