The Gamekeeper at Home / The Amateur Poacher ~ Richard Jefferies

The Gamekeeper at Home / The Amateur Poacher by Richard Jefferies  

Two works in one volume

This combined edition features two of Richard Jefferies most celebrated works on rural life and nature.

The medium softcover is in good condition a thoughtful addition for collectors of English countryside literature or readers drawn to the quiet poetry of the natural world.

The Gamekeeper at Home: A vivid portrait of rural England in the late 19th century, this work offers a detailed, observational account of a gamekeepers life. Jefferies blends natural history, personal anecdotes, and philosophical musings to explore the rhythms of the countryside from the habits of wildlife to the tools of the trade. With lyrical prose and a deep reverence for nature, he captures the delicate balance between human stewardship and the wild.

The Amateur Poacher: Told with nostalgic charm, this semi-autobiographical narrative follows a young boys adventures in poaching and countryside wandering. Through tales of forbidden hunts, rustic escapades, and encounters with wildlife, Jefferies reflects on the thrill of youthful rebellion and the intimate bond between humans and the land. Its a celebration of freedom, curiosity, and the untamed spirit of rural life.

📚 Genres: Nature Writing, Rural Life, Memoir, Natural History, Environmental Literature, British Non-fiction, Victorian Essays, Countryside Philosophy