Smith, Rebecca
Rural: The Lives of the Working Class Countryside
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780008526276
- author:
- Smith, Rebecca
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rebecca Smith's beautifully observed book, Rural, brings together the stories of working-class lives in the countryside, often overlooked in favour of the land's natural beauty. The author explores the histories of foresters, millworkers, miners, builders, farmers, and pub owners, shedding light on the struggles and challenges faced by those who live and work in rural areas.
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