02003cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500240014826400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800670038952011030045653400450155965300120160465300130161685600430162999900170167213730UtSlPG20260610133326.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSK1 aJefferies, Richard,d1848-188714aThe Amateur Poacher 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-12  aMalcolm Farmer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHunting  aShooting40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13730  c55118d55118