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Title: Wild Life in a Southern County
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Wild Life in a Southern County" by Richard Jefferies is a nature exploration and observational work written in the late 19th century. This book offers a detailed account of the birds, animals, and ecosystems of the English countryside, illustrating the interconnectedness of wildlife and the natural landscape. Jefferies draws on his observations of the rural environment to reflect on the beauty and tranquility found in nature. At the start of the text, the author presents a preface that sets the tone for the exploration to come. He introduces a journey beyond the limits of civilization into the untouched aspects of the English countryside, describing how modern progress has left many animals and traditional customs intact. Jefferies outlines his intention to document his experiences with various species like larks, hares, and starlings, providing vivid and detailed descriptions of their behaviors and habitats. This section establishes the thematic focus of the book: a celebration of wildlife and an invitation to appreciate the beauty and complexity of nature in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887
EBook No.: 36949
Published: Aug 2, 2011
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- England -- Wiltshire
Subject: Wiltshire (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Wild Life in a Southern County
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Wild Life in a Southern County" by Richard Jefferies is a nature exploration and observational work written in the late 19th century. This book offers a detailed account of the birds, animals, and ecosystems of the English countryside, illustrating the interconnectedness of wildlife and the natural landscape. Jefferies draws on his observations of the rural environment to reflect on the beauty and tranquility found in nature. At the start of the text, the author presents a preface that sets the tone for the exploration to come. He introduces a journey beyond the limits of civilization into the untouched aspects of the English countryside, describing how modern progress has left many animals and traditional customs intact. Jefferies outlines his intention to document his experiences with various species like larks, hares, and starlings, providing vivid and detailed descriptions of their behaviors and habitats. This section establishes the thematic focus of the book: a celebration of wildlife and an invitation to appreciate the beauty and complexity of nature in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887
EBook No.: 36949
Published: Aug 2, 2011
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- England -- Wiltshire
Subject: Wiltshire (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.