Old Country Life by S. Baring-Gould

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Author Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
Illustrator Bedford, F. D., 1864-1954
Illustrator Masey, Francis Edward, 1861-1912
Illustrator Parkinson, William, active 1883-1895
LoC No. 2012660512
Title Old Country Life
Note Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Country life -- England
Subject England -- Social life and customs
Subject Gentry -- England
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EBook-No. 48522
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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