Project Gutenberg 2011-08-02 Public domain in the USA. 296 Jefferies, Richard 1848 1887 Jefferies, John Richard The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life" by Richard Jefferies is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and duties of a gamekeeper, delving into the natural history of rural England, the various wildlife that inhabits it, and the relationship between man and nature in a country setting. Through detailed observations, Jefferies encapsulates the essence of rural life, emphasizing the significance of the gamekeeper’s role in preserving the intricacies of the environment. The opening of the book introduces the character of the gamekeeper and vividly describes his cottage nestled within a wooded area. The gamekeeper's life, a blend of vigilance against poachers and a caretaker of wildlife, is illustrated through observations of his cottage's surroundings — from the dogs in the kennels to the tools of his trade. The preface sets the stage for a deeper exploration of not just the keeper's duties but also the rich tapestry of life in the English countryside, as Jefferies aims to paint a portrait of both the man and the landscape he protects. The narrative hints at the gamekeeper's character, his experiences, and the challenges he faces, foreshadowing a mix of personal reflection and environmental commentary throughout the essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Hunting Country life SK Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 317228 2025-08-15T05:57:33.581516 text/html 315667 2011-08-02T13:23:12 text/html 213812 2025-08-15T05:57:40.988497 application/epub+zip 217804 2025-08-15T05:57:37.170511 application/epub+zip 190117 2025-08-15T05:57:35.838494 application/epub+zip 471013 2025-08-15T05:57:43.837457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457579 2025-08-15T05:57:40.119527 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305740 2022-09-17T04:17:26.413694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302286 2025-08-15T05:57:33.201541 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 302008 2011-08-02T13:23:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18586 2025-08-15T05:57:44.060452 application/rdf+xml 23452 2025-08-15T05:57:36.361492 image/jpeg 4391 2025-08-15T05:57:36.103503 image/jpeg 116373 2011-08-02T13:23:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 117752 2011-08-02T13:23:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 210724 2025-08-15T05:57:33.607547 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