Hudson, W. H.
A Shepherd's Life (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241273357
- author:
- Hudson, W. H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Food & Drink, Food & Travel Writing, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Shepherd's Life by W. H. Hudson is a rare and masterful account of rural life in nineteenth-century Britain.
The story centres around Caleb Bawcombe, a Wiltshire shepherd whose tales of sheep dogs, farmer's wives, poachers and local fairs offer a poignant glimpse into a way of life that has largely disappeared from these shores.
This beautifully written work provides a unique insight into the lives of those who worked the land in rural Britain during this period, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in nature and ecology.
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