Project Gutenberg 2004-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 63 Jefferies, Richard 1848 1887 Jefferies, John Richard The Amateur Poacher Malcolm Farmer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) en Hunting Shooting SK Text Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Sports/Hobbies/Motoring 337161 337164 2024-09-06T08:45:34.634572 2023-10-06T10:23:14.491194 text/html text/html 342107 2021-08-06T06:27:16 text/html 129025 2021-08-06T06:31:51 text/html application/zip 193839 2024-09-06T08:45:39.879574 application/epub+zip 193394 2024-09-06T08:45:36.001584 application/epub+zip 193394 2024-09-06T08:45:35.190585 application/epub+zip 332272 2024-09-06T08:45:43.161554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315079 2024-09-06T08:45:39.349587 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315364 2022-09-07T03:52:42.671692 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324541 324496 2024-09-06T08:45:34.211599 2023-10-06T10:23:14.132207 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 324317 2021-08-06T06:31:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 126384 2021-08-06T06:31:31 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18194 2024-09-06T08:45:43.295523 application/rdf+xml 12879 2024-09-06T08:45:35.535567 image/jpeg 3395 2024-09-06T08:45:35.361564 image/jpeg 176544 2024-09-06T08:45:34.665579 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 en.wikipedia