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Hardcover A Shepherd's Life Book

ISBN: 1023132869

ISBN13: 9781023132862

A Shepherd's Life

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"A Shepherd's Life: Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs" by W. H. Hudson offers a captivating glimpse into rural England. This evocative work explores the timeless beauty of Wiltshire and the South Wiltshire Downs through the eyes of a shepherd. Hudson's keen observations create a rich tapestry of nature writing, portraying the rhythms of rural life and the enduring connection between humanity and the English countryside.

More than just a travelogue, this book provides a unique biographical perspective, blending personal memoir with detailed descriptions of the landscape. Journey to a simpler time and immerse yourself in the heart of Wiltshire, guided by Hudson's insightful prose. A testament to the enduring power of nature and the quiet dignity of rural existence, this classic work resonates with readers seeking a connection to the past and an appreciation for the natural world.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Customer Reviews

2 ratings

an obscure classic

A Shepherds Life deals with a time and place which seems quite obscure, the Salisbury Plain of the 19th century. W. H, Hudson assembled this history from the tales and remembrances of some of the aged residents, particularly an old man who had been a shepherd his entire life. There are many descriptions of the relationship between shepherds and their dogs,peculiar behaviors of various animals,tales of strange people, and extensive descriptions of the land itself. There are stories of the humble lives of the sheepherders and their many hardships. There is condemnation of the hoggish practices of the large landowners who lived in luxury and hoarded all the land and the rights thereof, yet denied the common people even a decent living. Shining through all this is the pride these simple workmen felt in their craft and expertise. The book had a slow start and seemed rather mundane at first, but gradually built up a mood which drew me in to this world. It is a very quaint change of pace to our modern existence. The quality of writing was excellent. I read this book because I enjoyed the author's natural history classic,The Naturalist in La Plata. I felt rewarded that I did.

Smatterings

I love the pieces that are included in this edition; however, they are merely smatterings taken from A Shepherd's Life. I had hoped the book I ordered was unabridged. That aside, W.H. Hudson was a masterfull writer and his prose, in most instances, magnificent and highly descriptive.
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