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Rees, Alfred Wellesley
1872
1917
Rees, Alfred W.
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Creatures of the Night: A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain
The otter: I. The holt among the alders. II. The pool beneath the farmstead. III. The gorge of Alltycafn.
The water-vole: I. Our village hounds. II. The burrow in the river bank. III. Wild hunting. IV. Saved by an enemy. V. The courage of fear.
The field-vole: I. Hidden pathways in the grass. II. The valley of Olwen. III. A barren hillside.
The fox: I. The last hunt. II. A new home. III. The cub and the polecat. IV. A cry of the night.
The brown hare: I. The upland cornfield. II. March madness. III. The chase.
The badger: I. A woodland solitude. II. Home discipline. III. Fear of the trap. IV. The winter "oven." V. Hillside trails.
The hedgehog: I. A vagabond hunter. II. An experience in snake-killing.
Night in the woods: I. Haunts of the badger and the fox. II. The Crag of Vortigern.
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"Creatures of the Night: A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain" by Alfred W. Rees is a collection of natural history studies written in the early 20th century. This work explores the diverse wildlife found in the countryside of Western Britain, focusing on nocturnal creatures such as otters, water-voles, and badgers. Through its descriptive narratives, the book aims to illuminate the lives of these animals in their natural habitats, blending fiction with observation to captivate readers interested in nature. The opening of the book introduces Lutra, an otter cub, as she embarks on her adventure in a picturesque river setting. The narrative vividly captures the serene beauty of the summer night, complete with celestial details and the gentle sounds of nature. As the story unfolds, we learn about Lutra's life with her mother and siblings in their cozy "holt," filled with playful antics and the mother’s nurturing guidance. Rees expertly combines whimsical moments with poignant observations of the challenges faced by these creatures, setting the stage for a rich exploration of wildlife that continues throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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