Old Country Life by S. Baring-Gould
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"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.)
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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 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48522 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 621 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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