02589cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500011001051000047001162450064001632640051002273000047002783360026003253370026003513380036003775000031004135080104004445201262005485340045018106530044018556530089018996530041019886530038020296530051020676530050021188560042021689990017022107415UtSlPG20260610133207.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDAaPR1 aHudson, W. H.q(William Henry),d1841-192212aA Shepherd's Life: Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-01  aProduced by Eric Eldred, David Garcia, Charles Franks, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"A Shepherd's Life: Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs" by W. H. Hudson is a reflective work that blends elements of memoir and natural history written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and landscapes of the South Wiltshire Downs, capturing the author’s affinity for the land, its people, and the intricate relationship between the two. Through vivid descriptions of rural life, flora, and fauna, Hudson paints a portrait of a pastoral existence that resonates with a deep sense of nostalgia.  At the start of the narrative, Hudson introduces readers to Salisbury Plain, a region often overlooked by tourists, as he reflects on its unique character shaped by nature and human interaction. He vividly describes the landscape, its desolation, and its beauty, which may not appeal to everyone but holds a special charm for those who appreciate its simplicity. The opening also includes an engaging encounter with a bird-scarer, which highlights the themes of human connection and the joys of rural life amidst the solitude of the downs. Through these early observations, Hudson sets the stage for exploring deeper themes of community, tradition, and change in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNatural history -- England -- Wiltshire  aHudson, W. H. (William Henry), 1841-1922 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- Wiltshire  aCountry life -- England -- Wiltshire  aShepherds -- England -- Wiltshire  aWiltshire (England) -- Social life and customs  aWiltshire (England) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7415  c49406d49406