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
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 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
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
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
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
The Life of the Fields
Vivid descriptions of nature intertwine with thoughtful reflections on rural existence.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (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 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