Harvesting the Field by James Robertson
From the mid-19th century "The Field" was the definitive magazine for the country gentleman, in which he recorded his observations and complaints and enjoyed arguments and discussions with his peers. Over the years his letters reflect the changes that were taking place in the countryside, while many of the subjects he wrote about remained the same. Not only do the letters make a contribution to the science of natural history, but they also reveal the interests, attitudes, prejudices and humour of the writers as they joined in the great debates of the day. Should women ride astride? Should farm labourers be permitted to copulate? How do you lasso a wasp and why? Do bears lust after native girls? Are snails better songsters than mice? This selection of letters, chosen by the editor of "Random Shots", plumbs the more obscure depths of English eccentricity and answers country questions.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780720719857 |
| ISBN 10 | 0720719852 |
| Title | Harvesting the Field |
| Author | James Robertson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1991-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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