02501cam a22003733u 4500 48522 UtSlPG 20260610134121.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 2012660512 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 Old Country Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-18 Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Old Country Life" by S. Baring-Gould is a reflective account on the social transformation of rural England written in the late 19th century. The text explores the decline of traditional country families and their estates, drawing parallels between England and the histories of nobility in Germany and France. The work emphasizes the vital role of the squirearchy in rural communities, highlighting their connection to the land and the people. The opening of the text introduces a meditation on the fate of country houses and the gentry in England, posing a question about the future of these ancestral homes. It contrasts the once-thriving local families, outlining how many have diminished or disappeared over generations, leading to a loss of community connection. Baring-Gould illustrates this decline with historical examples, emphasizing the social ramifications of the nobility's shift towards urban living and the resulting loneliness within the countryside. Through a blend of personal anecdote and historical observation, the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the interaction between heritage and contemporary society in rural England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Country life -- England England -- Social life and customs Gentry -- England Bedford, F. D., 1864-1954 Masey, Francis Edward, 1861-1912 Parkinson, William, active 1883-1895 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48522 89361 89361