02738cam a22003493u 4500 31710 UtSlPG 20260610133725.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887 The Hills and the Vale Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-20 Introduction -- Choosing a gun -- Skating -- Marlborough Forest -- Village churches -- Birds of spring -- The spring of the year -- Vignettes from nature -- A king of acres -- The story of Swindon -- Unequal agriculture -- Village organization -- The idle earth -- After the county franchise -- The Wiltshire labourer -- On the downs -- The sun and the brook -- Nature and eternity -- The dawn. Produced by Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Hills and the Vale" by Richard Jefferies is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work features various themes centered around nature, rural life, and reflections on the English landscape, showcasing Jefferies' deep appreciation for the countryside. Each piece captures moments of wandering and observation, likely drawing on the author's own experiences in Wiltshire. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the content and tone of Jefferies' essays. The first section, "Choosing a Gun," presents a humorous and reflective account of a sportsman's journey through the complexities of selecting the right gun for shooting. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, Jefferies conveys the blend of excitement and anxiety that accompanies such a decision, all while highlighting the broader connection to nature and the rituals of outdoor life. His prose is characterized by a thoughtful yet conversational style, inviting readers to engage with both the experience and the myriad of details found in the natural world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural history -- Outdoor books England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Country life -- England Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31710 72556 72556