Publisher's Synopsis
A Shepherd's Life by W.H. Hudson is a memoir that chronicles the author's experiences growing up in the English countryside as the son of a shepherd. The book provides a detailed account of the daily life and work of shepherds, as well as the customs, traditions, and beliefs of rural communities during the late 19th century. Hudson describes the beauty of the landscape, the harshness of the weather, and the close relationship between humans and animals in a pastoral setting. He also reflects on the changes that were taking place in agriculture and society at the time, and the impact these changes had on the lives of shepherds and their families. A Shepherd's Life is a vivid and engaging account of a disappearing way of life, and a tribute to the people who lived it.Caleb was so taken with the pretty sight of all these little foxes, neighbours and playmates, that he went evening after evening to sit for an hour or longer watching them. One thing he witnessed which will perhaps be disbelieved by those who have not closely observed animals for themselves, and who still hold to the fable that all wild creatures are born with an inherited and instinctive knowledge and dread of their enemies. Rabbits swarmed at that spot, and he observed that when the old foxes were not about the young, half-grown rabbits would freely mix and play with the little foxes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
