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Shepherds of Britain Or Scenes from Shepherd Life Past and Present

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""Shepherds of Britain Or Scenes from Shepherd Life Past and Present"" is a book written by Adelaide L. J. Gosset that provides a comprehensive look at the lives and work of shepherds in Britain. The book includes descriptions of the daily routines and traditions of shepherds, as well as their role in the economy and society of rural Britain. Gosset also explores the history of shepherding in Britain, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, sketches, and drawings that bring the world of shepherding to life. Overall, ""Shepherds of Britain Or Scenes from Shepherd Life Past and Present"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of rural 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:
  • 9781169772694
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 354
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 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 Or Scenes from Shepherd Life Past and Present"" is a book written by Adelaide L. J. Gosset that provides a comprehensive look at the lives and work of shepherds in Britain. The book includes descriptions of the daily routines and traditions of shepherds, as well as their role in the economy and society of rural Britain. Gosset also explores the history of shepherding in Britain, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, sketches, and drawings that bring the world of shepherding to life. Overall, ""Shepherds of Britain Or Scenes from Shepherd Life Past and Present"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of rural 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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