The Amateur Poacher
1879
The Amateur Poacher
1879
Published in 1879, 'The Amateur Poacher' by Richard Jefferies is a narrative that combines personal reflections with natural observations. It follows a young amateur poacher and his companion, Orion, as they navigate rural landscapes in pursuit of game, interspersed with nostalgic memories of childhood and the thrill of adventure. The book captures the innocence of youth, the excitement of hunting, and a deep connection with nature, making it a unique exploration of rural life in the late 19th century.
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“Let us get of these indoor narrow modern days, whose twelve hours somehow have become shortened, into the sunlight and the pure wind. A something that the ancients thought divine can be found and felt there still.””
— Richard Jefferies
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