The Amateur Poacher by Richard Jefferies

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/13730.html.images 329 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/13730.epub3.images 210 kB Send
to
kindle
email:

EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/13730.epub.noimages 210 kB
Kindle https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/13730.kf8.images 350 kB
older Kindles https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/13730.kindle.images 333 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/13730.txt.utf-8 317 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/13730/pg13730-h.zip 191 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887
Title The Amateur Poacher
Note Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Malcolm Farmer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Amateur Poacher" by Richard Jefferies is a narrative blend of personal reflections and natural observations written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and antics of a young amateur poacher, detailing his adventures as he navigates rural landscapes while engaging in various forms of hunting and fishing, often in pursuit of game and amidst the beauty of nature. The opening of "The Amateur Poacher" introduces readers to the protagonist's fond memories of childhood and his early experiences with hunting, particularly focusing on the nostalgic recollection of an old flintlock gun that was forbidden to him. As he and his companion, Orion, embark on various escapades, including attempts to find treasure in the attic, their misadventures are interspersed with vivid descriptions of their environment. The text captures the risky thrills of poaching, the innocence of youth, and the profound connection with the natural world, setting the stage for further adventures in their quest for freedom and the excitement of the hunt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Subject Hunting
Subject Shooting
Category Text
EBook-No. 13730
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 78 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!