Grain and Chaff from an English Manor

"Grain and Chaff from an English Manor" by Arthur H. Savory is a recounting of life in the English village of Aldington near the turn of the 20th century. It reflects on the simple beauty of rural life through the author's memories of the people, the farming practices, and the traditions of the countryside community. Savory's story begins with an introduction to Aldington, a beautiful landscape filled with orchards and rich farmland, with allusions to the layers of its past including Celtic, Roman, and Anglo-Saxon influences. Savory emphasizes the importance of recording the details of ordinary village life, promising readers a journey through the lives of the villagers connected to the land of Aldington.