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Adventures of Bob White

Adventures of Bob White

By: Richard Jefferies
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 Richard Jefferies (1848 – 1887) grew up on a farm in Coate, Wiltshire, where his love for the rural landscape blossomed. After joining the ‘Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Standard’ in 1868, he began writing insightful articles and pamphlets on agricultural issues and local history. Renowned for his vivid portrayals of English rural life, Jefferies masterfully captures the essence of a gamekeeper’s existence in southern England during the latter half of the nineteenth century. This timeless classic of English nature writing offers a captivating glimpse into a world where nature and humanity intersect. (Summary by AJM)Copyright Animals & Nature Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 009 - Ch 9 Guerilla Warfare Gun Accidents Black Sheep

    009 - Ch 9 Guerilla Warfare Gun Accidents Black Sheep
    Jan 26 2026
    Richard Jefferies (1848 – 1887) grew up on a farm in Coate, Wiltshire, where his love for the rural landscape blossomed. After joining the ‘Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Standard’ in 1868, he began writing insightful articles and pamphlets on agricultural issues and local history. Renowned for his vivid portrayals of English rural life, Jefferies masterfully captures the essence of a gamekeeper’s existence in southern England during the latter half of the nineteenth century. This timeless classic of English nature writing offers a captivating glimpse into a world where nature and humanity intersect. (Summary by AJM)
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    32 mins
  • 008 - Ch 8 The Field Detective Fish Poaching

    008 - Ch 8 The Field Detective Fish Poaching
    Jan 26 2026
    Richard Jefferies (1848 – 1887) grew up on a farm in Coate, Wiltshire, where his love for the rural landscape blossomed. After joining the ‘Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Standard’ in 1868, he began writing insightful articles and pamphlets on agricultural issues and local history. Renowned for his vivid portrayals of English rural life, Jefferies masterfully captures the essence of a gamekeeper’s existence in southern England during the latter half of the nineteenth century. This timeless classic of English nature writing offers a captivating glimpse into a world where nature and humanity intersect. (Summary by AJM)
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    35 mins
  • 007 - Ch 7 Professional Poachers The Art of Wiring Game

    007 - Ch 7 Professional Poachers The Art of Wiring Game
    Jan 26 2026
    Richard Jefferies (1848 – 1887) grew up on a farm in Coate, Wiltshire, where his love for the rural landscape blossomed. After joining the ‘Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Standard’ in 1868, he began writing insightful articles and pamphlets on agricultural issues and local history. Renowned for his vivid portrayals of English rural life, Jefferies masterfully captures the essence of a gamekeeper’s existence in southern England during the latter half of the nineteenth century. This timeless classic of English nature writing offers a captivating glimpse into a world where nature and humanity intersect. (Summary by AJM)
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    31 mins
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