Project Gutenberg 2011-08-02 Public domain in the USA. 78 Jefferies, Richard 1848 1887 Jefferies, John Richard The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life" by Richard Jefferies is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and duties of a gamekeeper, delving into the natural history of rural England, the various wildlife that inhabits it, and the relationship between man and nature in a country setting. Through detailed observations, Jefferies encapsulates the essence of rural life, emphasizing the significance of the gamekeeper’s role in preserving the intricacies of the environment. The opening of the book introduces the character of the gamekeeper and vividly describes his cottage nestled within a wooded area. The gamekeeper's life, a blend of vigilance against poachers and a caretaker of wildlife, is illustrated through observations of his cottage's surroundings — from the dogs in the kennels to the tools of his trade. The preface sets the stage for a deeper exploration of not just the keeper's duties but also the rich tapestry of life in the English countryside, as Jefferies aims to paint a portrait of both the man and the landscape he protects. The narrative hints at the gamekeeper's character, his experiences, and the challenges he faces, foreshadowing a mix of personal reflection and environmental commentary throughout the essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Hunting Country life SK Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Travel & Geography 316879 316888 2024-09-15T13:57:23.221727 2023-09-16T07:22:56.173241 text/html text/html 315667 2011-08-02T13:23:12 text/html; charset=utf-8 116373 2011-08-02T13:23:12 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 185699 2024-09-15T13:57:28.976661 application/epub+zip 189911 2024-09-15T13:57:25.048675 application/epub+zip 189911 2024-09-15T13:57:23.995685 application/epub+zip 426543 2024-09-15T13:57:32.071617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 413097 2024-09-15T13:57:28.152683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305740 2022-09-17T04:17:26.413694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302286 302261 2024-09-15T13:57:22.853718 2023-09-16T07:22:55.850225 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 302008 2011-08-02T13:23:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 117752 2011-08-02T13:23:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18534 2024-09-15T13:57:32.201626 application/rdf+xml 23285 2024-09-15T13:57:24.352771 image/jpeg 4367 2024-09-15T13:57:24.173671 image/jpeg 184357 2024-09-15T13:57:23.251717 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