02166cam a22003133u 4500 27516 UtSlPG 20260610133628.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HD Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887 The Toilers of the Field Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-12-13 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Toilers of the Field" by Richard Jefferies is a collection of essays and sketches written in the late 19th century. The book examines the lives of agricultural workers and farmers, painting a detailed portrait of rural life and the challenges faced by those who toil on the land. Through his exploration of different classes within the agricultural community, Jefferies offers insights into their daily routines, social interactions, and the impact of changing agricultural practices. The opening portion presents a vivid depiction of the life of farmers and laborers, detailing the structures of their homes and the daily tasks they undertake. Jefferies describes various types of farmhouses, their architecture, and the roles played by the individuals within them. He offers observations on the routines of farmers and laborers, emphasizing the hard work, community dynamics, and social hierarchies inherent in rural life. Additionally, the text hints at the economic and social transformations occurring in English agriculture during that period, capturing both the beauty and challenges of the agrarian lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Agricultural laborers -- England Country life -- England https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27516 68425 68425