A Shepherd's Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162650180)

A Shepherd's Life is a memoir written by W. H. Hudson that provides a detailed account of his experiences growing up in rural England as a shepherd. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on Hudson's childhood and the second section detailing his adult life as a shepherd. Throughout the book, Hudson provides vivid descriptions of the natural world, including the landscapes, wildlife, and weather that he encountered on a daily basis. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of working as a shepherd, including the physical demands of the job and the deep connection he felt with his flock. In addition to his personal experiences, Hudson also provides historical and cultural context, discussing the changes that were taking place in rural England during his lifetime. Overall, A Shepherd's Life is a beautifully written and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on rural life in England during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Caleb was so taken with the pretty sight of all these little foxes, neighbours and playmates, that he went evening after evening to sit for an hour or longer watching them. One thing he witnessed which will perhaps be disbelieved by those who have not closely observed animals for themselves, and who still hold to the fable that all wild creatures are born with an inherited and instinctive knowledge and dread of their enemies. Rabbits swarmed at that spot, and he observed that when the old foxes were not about the young, half-grown rabbits would freely mix and play with the little foxes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. H. Hudson
ISBN-10: 1162650184
ISBN-13: 9781162650180
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.39d