Richard Jefferies is famous for his tales of country life. The
Gamekeeper At Home is probably his best known work, truly
reflecting those by-gone days when the Gamekeeper was a vital part
of rural activities. He discusses the man himself and how he fits
into the community and examines his relations with his family. His
area of activity is covered - the fields, the woods, the meadows
and the ponds and streams. The world around him needs protection
from the predators that kill the game and disturb the balance of
nature. There is contact with his dogs and other animals such as
rabbits and deer as well as the traditional enemies such as the
fox. All parts are brought together so the reader can sense the
activity of the countryside and the efforts to keep its integral
parts operating in harmony. This understanding is enhanced by the
masterly drawings by Charles Whymper. List of Chapters: I. THE MAN
HIMSELF - HIS HOUSE, AND TOOLS II. HIS FAMILY AND CASTE III. IN THE
FIELDS IV. HIS DOMINIONS: - THE WOODS - MEADOWS - AND WATER V. SOME
OF HIS SUBJECTS: DOGS, RABBITS, MICE AND SUCH SMALL DEER VI. HIS
ENEMIES BIRDS AND BEAASTS OF PREY - TRESPASSERS VII. PROFESSIONAL
POACHERS - THE ART OF WIRING GAME VIII. THE FIELD DETECTIVE - FISH
POACHING IX. GUERILLA WARFARE - GUN ACCIDENTS - BLACK SHEEP
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