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Field and Hedgerow: Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies
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Letters & EssaysNature Writing
ISBN13: 9781025522524
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Field and Hedgerow is an evocative collection of nature essays by Richard Jefferies, representing the final reflections of one of England's most celebrated rural observers. Through a series of detailed and lyrical sketches, Jefferies captures the shifting moods of the countryside, from the subtle movements of birds in the thicket to the vast, sweeping changes of the seasons across the landscape.
The work serves as a testament to the author's deep spiritual and sensory connection to the natural world. In these essays, readers encounter meticulous observations of wildlife, flora, and the rhythms of agricultural life. Jefferies explores themes of beauty, mortality, and the profound simplicity of the outdoors, often focusing on the minute details that define the English rural experience. His prose is marked by an intense realism combined with a poetic appreciation for the environment, making this collection a cornerstone of natural history literature.
Whether describing the habits of a common bird or the atmospheric qualities of a summer afternoon, Jefferies invites the reader to look more closely at the world around them. Field and Hedgerow remains a vital work for those interested in the history of nature writing and the timeless allure of the British fields and lanes.
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