Project Gutenberg 2004-08-21 Public domain in the USA. 57 Savory, Arthur Herbert Savory, Arthur H. Grain and Chaff from an English Manor Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreaders Team "Grain and Chaff from an English Manor" by Arthur H. Savory is a non-fiction work written in the early 20th century. It serves as a reflective account of rural life, specifically detailing the author's experiences and observations in the village of Aldington, near Evesham, Worcestershire. The book likely focuses on the various characters and daily occurrences within this community, providing insights into country life, farming practices, and local traditions. The opening of the book introduces the idyllic village setting of Aldington, describing its pleasing landscape, including the Manor House, orchards, and the rich agricultural land. Savory conveys his fond reminiscences about the village, outlining its historical significance and the influences of various cultures, including Celtic, Roman, and Anglo-Saxon roots. He highlights the importance of documenting ordinary village life as it shifts over generations, emphasizing the beauty found in everyday existence. Savory's preface sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the village's past and present characters and their interconnectedness with the land and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Country life -- England England -- Social life and customs Aldington (Worcestershire, England) DA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 697508 697366 2024-10-06T06:59:45.233149 2023-10-06T08:24:21.176745 text/html text/html 697501 697359 2024-10-06T06:59:45.558179 2023-10-06T08:24:21.406800 text/html text/html 362778 2024-10-06T06:59:56.872112 application/epub+zip 372874 2024-10-06T06:59:49.458126 application/epub+zip 343710 2024-10-06T06:59:48.019196 application/epub+zip 645099 2024-10-06T07:00:02.926105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 600455 2024-10-06T06:59:55.830102 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 571660 2022-09-07T01:04:49.265123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 643809 643718 2024-10-06T06:59:44.719169 2023-10-06T08:24:20.797764 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 643583 2020-12-18T02:46:23 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 256599 2020-12-18T02:46:23 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 643594 2020-12-18T02:46:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 256495 2020-12-18T02:46:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20950 2024-10-06T07:00:03.081066 application/rdf+xml 16140 2024-10-06T06:59:48.573141 image/jpeg 3878 2024-10-06T06:59:48.299137 image/jpeg 361540 2024-10-06T06:59:45.616275 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog