British Georgics (1809)

British Georgics is a book written by James Grahame and published in 1809. The book is a collection of poems that celebrate the beauty and productivity of the British countryside. The poems are written in the style of the ancient Roman poet Virgil's Georgics, which were a series of poems about farming and rural life.Grahame's British Georgics are divided into four sections, each dedicated to a different aspect of the British countryside: agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and fishing. The poems are written in a pastoral style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the people who live and work in it.Throughout the book, Grahame celebrates the hard work and ingenuity of British farmers and fishermen. He also reflects on the changing nature of the countryside, as new technologies and social structures transform rural life. Despite these changes, Grahame argues that the British countryside remains a vital source of national identity and pride.Overall, British Georgics is a tribute to the beauty and richness of the British countryside, and a celebration of the people who live and work there. It is a timeless work that continues to inspire readers with its vivid descriptions of rural life and its celebration of the natural world.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.