Project Gutenberg 2004-08-21 Public domain in the USA. 161 Savory, Arthur Herbert Savory, Arthur H. Grain and Chaff from an English Manor Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreaders Team "Grain and Chaff from an English Manor" by Arthur H. Savory is a non-fiction work written in the early 20th century. It serves as a reflective account of rural life, specifically detailing the author's experiences and observations in the village of Aldington, near Evesham, Worcestershire. The book likely focuses on the various characters and daily occurrences within this community, providing insights into country life, farming practices, and local traditions. The opening of the book introduces the idyllic village setting of Aldington, describing its pleasing landscape, including the Manor House, orchards, and the rich agricultural land. Savory conveys his fond reminiscences about the village, outlining its historical significance and the influences of various cultures, including Celtic, Roman, and Anglo-Saxon roots. He highlights the importance of documenting ordinary village life as it shifts over generations, emphasizing the beauty found in everyday existence. Savory's preface sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the village's past and present characters and their interconnectedness with the land and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Country life -- England England -- Social life and customs Aldington (Worcestershire, England) DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 697476 2025-08-06T04:33:58.086488 text/html 697501 697359 2024-11-06T07:00:35.229451 2023-10-06T08:24:21.406800 text/html text/html 362777 2025-08-06T04:34:08.242467 application/epub+zip 372822 2025-08-06T04:34:01.566480 application/epub+zip 343658 2025-08-06T04:34:00.273525 application/epub+zip 644612 2025-08-06T04:34:13.575413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 600131 2025-08-06T04:34:07.335504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 571660 2022-09-07T01:04:49.265123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 643681 2025-08-06T04:33:57.610515 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 623895 2024-10-28T20:11:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17285 2025-08-06T04:34:13.721422 application/rdf+xml 16140 2025-08-06T04:34:00.774489 image/jpeg 3878 2025-08-06T04:34:00.524476 image/jpeg 361566 2025-08-06T04:33:58.140500 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog