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The Gamekeeper At Home Sketches Of Natural History And Rural Life

The Gamekeeper At Home Sketches Of Natural History And Rural Life

Richard Jefferies

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2024
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Historia
ISBN:
9789361155185
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'The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life' by Richard Jefferies is a captivating exploration of the natural international and rural lifestyles via the eyes of a gamekeeper. Published in 1878, Jefferies offers readers with vibrant and insightful sketches that depict the flowers, fauna, and the intricate stability of lifestyles in the English countryside. The author, recognised for his eager observations and deep connection with nature, takes the reader on an adventure via the seasons, describing the splendor of the landscape and the conduct of numerous natural world. From the delicate blossoms of spring to the tough realities of iciness, Jefferies paints a poetic image of the ever-converting herbal surroundings. Central to the narrative is the role of the gamekeeper, who serves as a parent of the land, answerable for coping with sport and wildlife. Jefferies portrays the gamekeeper now not simply as a figure of authority, but as a person in detail attuned to the rhythms of nature. The writer’s prose is packed with reverence for the land and its creatures, showcasing his passion for the protection of rural lifestyles.

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