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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.)
Author: Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887
EBook No.: 13730
Published: Oct 12, 2004
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Hunting
Subject: Shooting
LoCC: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887
EBook No.: 13730
Published: Oct 12, 2004
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Hunting
Subject: Shooting
LoCC: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.