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Shepherds of Britain Or Scenes from Shepherd Life Past and Present

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""Shepherds of Britain"" is a book written by Adelaide L. J. Gosset that provides a comprehensive and detailed look into the lives of shepherds in Britain, both in the past and present. The book is divided into various chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of shepherd life. It covers topics such as the history of shepherding in Britain, the various breeds of sheep, the different tools and techniques used by shepherds, the challenges they face, and the important role they play in the agricultural industry. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help bring the content to life. Overall, ""Shepherds of Britain"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of shepherding in Britain.1911. What the author chiefly felt in the work for this book was the deep-lying humanity of its subject, which reveals in the shepherd of real life, as clearly as in the shepherd of legend and history, the essentially regal qualities of insight and of sympathy. Divided into topics entitled: shepherd and flock; rarer phases of sheep culture and character; the shepherd and his dog; sheep-marks and tallies; wool harvest; care of wool, labors of the loom; shepherds' garb; shepherds' arts, implements and crafts; shepherds' pastimes; pastoral folklore. Illustrated.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161393378
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 354
  • Udgivet:
  • 23. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 216x279x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 1107 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 21. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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""Shepherds of Britain"" is a book written by Adelaide L. J. Gosset that provides a comprehensive and detailed look into the lives of shepherds in Britain, both in the past and present. The book is divided into various chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of shepherd life. It covers topics such as the history of shepherding in Britain, the various breeds of sheep, the different tools and techniques used by shepherds, the challenges they face, and the important role they play in the agricultural industry. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help bring the content to life. Overall, ""Shepherds of Britain"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of shepherding in Britain.1911. What the author chiefly felt in the work for this book was the deep-lying humanity of its subject, which reveals in the shepherd of real life, as clearly as in the shepherd of legend and history, the essentially regal qualities of insight and of sympathy. Divided into topics entitled: shepherd and flock; rarer phases of sheep culture and character; the shepherd and his dog; sheep-marks and tallies; wool harvest; care of wool, labors of the loom; shepherds' garb; shepherds' arts, implements and crafts; shepherds' pastimes; pastoral folklore. Illustrated.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.

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