02516cam a22003373u 4500 47450 UtSlPG 20260610134106.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR SK Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887 The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of natural history and rural life (Illustrated) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-11-24 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life" by R.J. is a collection of essays that delves into the life and profession of a gamekeeper, likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides an insightful observation of rural life, natural history, and the unique relationship between the keeper and the land he manages. With a focus on the intricacies of maintaining game populations and the interplay with local wildlife, the work paints a vivid portrait of the gamekeeper's daily experiences, responsibilities, and character. The opening of the book introduces us to the keeper's cottage, nestled in a picturesque woodland setting, highlighting the structures, tools, and animals that accompany the keeper's life. Descriptions paint a detailed image of the habitat, focusing on the rustic charm of the cottage, the dogs, and the various implements used for hunting and maintaining the game. It emphasizes the keeper's physicality and health, shaped by a life spent outdoors, and presents initial glimpses of his personality and character traits, such as his pride in his work and the respect he commands among locals. The narrative sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the gamekeeper's role and the wider context of rural existence in the time period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Country life Hunting -- Great Britain Gamekeepers -- Great Britain Whymper, Charles, 1853-1941 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47450 88289 88289