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100 1 _aJefferies, Richard,
_d1848-1887
245 1 4 _aThe Hills and the Vale
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-20
505 0 _aIntroduction -- 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.
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aCountry life -- England
700 1 _aThomas, Edward,
_d1878-1917
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31710
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