The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of natural history and rural life…
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"The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life" by R.J. is a collection of essays that delves into the life and profession of a gamekeeper, likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides an insightful observation of rural life, natural history, and the unique relationship between the keeper and the land he manages. With a focus on the intricacies of maintaining game populations and the interplay with
local wildlife, the work paints a vivid portrait of the gamekeeper's daily experiences, responsibilities, and character. The opening of the book introduces us to the keeper's cottage, nestled in a picturesque woodland setting, highlighting the structures, tools, and animals that accompany the keeper's life. Descriptions paint a detailed image of the habitat, focusing on the rustic charm of the cottage, the dogs, and the various implements used for hunting and maintaining the game. It emphasizes the keeper's physicality and health, shaped by a life spent outdoors, and presents initial glimpses of his personality and character traits, such as his pride in his work and the respect he commands among locals. The narrative sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the gamekeeper's role and the wider context of rural existence in the time period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Whymper, Charles, 1853-1941 |
| Title | The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of natural history and rural life (Illustrated) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports |
| Subject | Country life |
| Subject | Hunting -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Gamekeepers -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47450 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47450-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 713 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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