Richard Jefferies
John Richard Jefferies was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels. His childhood on a small Wiltshire farm had a great influence on him and provides the background to all his major works of fiction.
The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography
A lone seeker climbs to a sacred space, yearning to understand the universe and his place within it, connecting with the earth and sky in a quest for inner peace and truth.
By Richard Jefferies
After London; Or, Wild England
See how one man navigates a transformed England, now a wild and untamed land where nature has reclaimed what was once a bustling civilization.
By Richard Jefferies
World's End: A Story in Three Books
In a world where ambition and poverty clash, a city rises from a water-rat's burrow, sparking conflict between a miserly farmer, his sons, and the local villagers.
By Richard Jefferies
The Pageant of Summer
Witness a vibrant season unfold, reminding us of the powerful and profound joy that nature can inspire in our lives.
By Richard Jefferies
The Hills and the Vale
A reflective sportsman humorously navigates the complexities of gun selection, revealing a deeper connection to nature and the thrill of outdoor pursuits.
By Richard Jefferies
The Open Air
A curious boy's exploration of nature unfolds into a series of reflections on the bond between humanity and the tranquility of the rural world.
By Richard Jefferies
The Life of the Fields
Vivid descriptions of nature intertwine with thoughtful reflections on rural existence.
By Richard Jefferies
Bevis: The Story of a Boy
A young boy transforms an ordinary box into an extraordinary adventure, proving that imagination knows no bounds.
By Richard Jefferies
Amaryllis at the Fair
Amidst rolling fields and a bustling fair, a young girl seeks to bridge the gap between her vibrant spirit and her father's pragmatic world.
By Richard Jefferies
Wood Magic: A Fable
Venture into an enchanting world where a young boy's curiosity leads to extraordinary encounters with nature and its whimsical creatures.
By Richard Jefferies
Greene Ferne Farm
In a quaint farming town, love and social standing mix together as lives become tangled around one special woman.
By Richard Jefferies
Nature Near London
Discover a hidden world of wildlife flourishing just beyond the city limits, where every season offers a new spectacle of natural wonders.
By Richard Jefferies
Wild Life in a Southern County
Escape into the English countryside and explore the hidden lives of animals in their natural habitats, where the beauty of nature perseveres in a rapidly changing world.
By Richard Jefferies
Round About a Great Estate
Witness the quiet drama of a countryside caught between old ways and new temptations, where nature and humanity intertwine on a changing estate.
By Richard Jefferies
Field and Hedgerow: Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies
Explore the countryside through the eyes of a nature enthusiast as he reflects on life, death, and the seamless beauty of the seasons.
By Richard Jefferies
The Toilers of the Field
Experience the lives, struggles, and social structures of 19th-century English farmers and laborers as they navigate a changing agricultural landscape.
By Richard Jefferies
The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of natural history and rural life (Illustrated)
In a rustic woodland home, a caretaker's life unfolds, revealing the interdependence of humans, animals, and the natural world in a bygone era.
By Richard Jefferies
The Amateur Poacher
Thrill to the adventures of a young boy and his friend as they explore the countryside, hunting and fishing, and stumbling into trouble along the way.
By Richard Jefferies
Hodge and His Masters
** In the late 19th century, witness the vibrant clash of tradition and progress in the English countryside as farmers confront their struggles.
By Richard Jefferies
The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life
In the late 19th-century English countryside, a guardian of the wild must protect it from intrusion.
By Richard Jefferies