Project Gutenberg 2004-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 160 Jefferies, Richard 1848 1887 Jefferies, John Richard The Amateur Poacher Malcolm Farmer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Amateur Poacher" by Richard Jefferies is a narrative blend of personal reflections and natural observations written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and antics of a young amateur poacher, detailing his adventures as he navigates rural landscapes while engaging in various forms of hunting and fishing, often in pursuit of game and amidst the beauty of nature. The opening of "The Amateur Poacher" introduces readers to the protagonist's fond memories of childhood and his early experiences with hunting, particularly focusing on the nostalgic recollection of an old flintlock gun that was forbidden to him. As he and his companion, Orion, embark on various escapades, including attempts to find treasure in the attic, their misadventures are interspersed with vivid descriptions of their environment. The text captures the risky thrills of poaching, the innocence of youth, and the profound connection with the natural world, setting the stage for further adventures in their quest for freedom and the excitement of the hunt. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Hunting Shooting SK Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 337228 2025-08-06T06:48:36.575899 text/html 318392 2024-10-28T20:43:23 text/html 215191 2025-08-06T06:48:42.122866 application/epub+zip 214501 2025-08-06T06:48:38.290881 application/epub+zip 214500 2025-08-06T06:48:37.215894 application/epub+zip 358325 2025-08-06T06:48:45.238839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341154 2025-08-06T06:48:41.477908 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315364 2022-09-07T03:52:42.671692 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324531 2025-08-06T06:48:36.204898 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 304766 2024-10-28T20:43:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16671 2025-08-06T06:48:45.359838 application/rdf+xml 12873 2025-08-06T06:48:37.696880 image/jpeg 3389 2025-08-06T06:48:37.454890 image/jpeg 195577 2025-08-06T06:48:36.605876 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 en.wikipedia