02520cam a22003493u 4500 66885 UtSlPG 20260610134537.0 m cr n 260607r20211910utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SK Jones, Owen (Gamekeeper) A Gamekeeper's Note-book Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-05 Tim Lindell, T. Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Gamekeeper's Note-book" by Owen Jones and Marcus Woodward is a collection of observations and anecdotes reflecting on the life of a gamekeeper in early 20th-century England. It delves into the daily responsibilities, experiences, and the intricate relationship gamekeepers have with wildlife, as well as the challenges they face in their line of work. The authors draw upon their own memories along with genuine notes from a seasoned gamekeeper, providing insights into the sporting life and woodcraft practices. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the role of a gamekeeper, highlighting the complexities of their position, which encompasses wildlife preservation, sport, and a deep-rooted connection to the land. They illustrate the gamekeeper’s duties, from maintaining game populations to dealing with poachers, while also touching upon their personal lives, including the pets that provide companionship at the keeper’s cottage. The opening sets a tone of affectionate respect towards the life of a gamekeeper, laying the groundwork for more detailed accounts of their experiences with various aspects of rural life, game management, and wildlife behavior throughout the seasons. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Edward Arnold, 1910 Gamekeepers -- Great Britain Game and game-birds -- Great Britain Natural history -- Great Britain Woodward, Marcus https://archive.org/details/gamekeepersnoteb00jonerich/page/n7 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66885 107707 107707