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100 1 _aJefferies, Richard,
_d1848-1887
245 1 0 _aWild Life in a Southern County
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-08-02
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Wild Life in a Southern County" by Richard Jefferies is a nature exploration and observational work written in the late 19th century. This book offers a detailed account of the birds, animals, and ecosystems of the English countryside, illustrating the interconnectedness of wildlife and the natural landscape. Jefferies draws on his observations of the rural environment to reflect on the beauty and tranquility found in nature. At the start of the text, the author presents a preface that sets the tone for the exploration to come. He introduces a journey beyond the limits of civilization into the untouched aspects of the English countryside, describing how modern progress has left many animals and traditional customs intact. Jefferies outlines his intention to document his experiences with various species like larks, hares, and starlings, providing vivid and detailed descriptions of their behaviors and habitats. This section establishes the thematic focus of the book: a celebration of wildlife and an invitation to appreciate the beauty and complexity of nature in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history -- England -- Wiltshire
653 _aWiltshire (England) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36949
999 _c77789
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