Round About a Great Estate by Richard Jefferies

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Author Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887
Title Round About a Great Estate
Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Round About a Great Estate" by Richard Jefferies is a literary work that can be categorized as a nature-focused memoir or descriptive essay, written in the late 19th century. The text reflects on rural life, the changing countryside, and the connection between humans and nature, presumably drawing from Jefferies' own experiences in England. It captures the essence of agricultural and natural landscapes while touching upon themes of tradition, change, and the relationship between man, land, and wildlife. The opening of the work features a preface where Jefferies reflects on the transformation of rural life, using an anecdote about a cottage girl who is mesmerized by the innovations of the modern world after visiting a nearby town. This sets the tone for the subsequent exploration of the Okebourne Chace estate, as he describes the surroundings, inhabitants, and the ecological changes taking place in the countryside. The initial chapter introduces us to key figures such as Hilary Luckett, an independent farmer deeply connected to the estate, as well as vivid descriptions of the nearby woodlands and the impact of agricultural practices on the natural environment. The blend of personal recollection and observation serves as a rich backdrop to Jefferies' insights into the rural life that is slowly evolving yet still steeped in tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Subject Great Britain -- Description and travel
Subject Country life -- England
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EBook-No. 20528
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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