A Shepherd's Life

A Shepherd's Life by W. H. Hudson is a classic memoir that provides a detailed account of the life of a shepherd in the English countryside. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a shepherd named Caleb Bawcombe, who lived in the Wiltshire Downs.The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides an overview of the landscape and the people who lived in the area. Hudson describes the rugged beauty of the countryside and the challenges that the people faced in living in such a remote and isolated area. He also provides a detailed account of the customs and traditions of the people who lived there.The second part of the book is a more personal account of Caleb Bawcombe's life as a shepherd. Hudson describes the daily routines of a shepherd, the challenges he faced in dealing with the weather and the sheep, and the joys and sorrows of his life.Throughout the book, Hudson provides a vivid and detailed picture of the life of a shepherd in the late 19th century. He captures the beauty of the English countryside and the struggles of the people who lived there. A Shepherd's Life is a timeless classic that provides a fascinating insight into a way of life that has long since disappeared.Caleb was so taken with the pretty sight of all these little foxes, neighbours and playmates, that he went evening after evening to sit for an hour or longer watching them. One thing he witnessed which will perhaps be disbelieved by those who have not closely observed animals for themselves, and who still hold to the fable that all wild creatures are born with an inherited and instinctive knowledge and dread of their enemies. Rabbits swarmed at that spot, and he observed that when the old foxes were not about the young, half-grown rabbits would freely mix and play with the little foxes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.