THE GAMEKEEPER AT HOME. By Richard Jefferies.
(1878) 1988 paperback facsimile reprint. 8vo paperback (141 x 217mm). Ppxii,221. B/w illustrations.
One of Richard Jefferies most popular books. A readable and fascinating account describing nineteenth century rural life in the greatest detail, which also examine the social changes in the countryside of Queen Victoria's time. Considered controversial in his day, Jefferies' work remains indispensable reading. Chapters include: Gamekeeper at Home: The man himself - his house and tools; His family and caste; In the fields; His dominions - the woods, meadows, and water; Some of his subjects - dogs, rabbits, 'mice, and such small deer'; His enemies - birds and beasts of prey, trespassers; Professional poachers - the art of wiring game; The field detective - fish poaching; Guerilla warfare - gun accidents, black sheep.
One of Richard Jefferies most popular books. A readable and fascinating account describing nineteenth century rural life in the greatest detail, which also examine the social changes in the countryside of Queen Victoria's time. Considered controversial in his day, Jefferies' work remains indispensable reading. Chapters include: Gamekeeper at Home: The man himself - his house and tools; His family and caste; In the fields; His dominions - the woods, meadows, and water; Some of his subjects - dogs, rabbits, 'mice, and such small deer'; His enemies - birds and beasts of prey, trespassers; Professional poachers - the art of wiring game; The field detective - fish poaching; Guerilla warfare - gun accidents, black sheep.
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Book Code
61355
| Author | Jefferies (Richard). (1848-1887). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 61355 |
| ISBN | 1852590998 / 1852590998. |
| Book Description | Slight use, spotting to edges else good-plus second-hand paperback. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 1988 |
| Publisher | Nimrod Press. |
| Place | Alton, Hampshire. |