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Pages From A Country Diary is a book written by Percival Somers and originally published in 1904. The book is a collection of diary entries that Somers wrote during his time living in the English countryside. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including the changing seasons, the flora and fauna of the area, and the daily lives of the people who lived there.Throughout the book, Somers provides detailed descriptions of the natural world around him, from the birds and insects that he observes to the plants and flowers that he encounters. He also reflects on the beauty and tranquility of the countryside and the ways in which it contrasts with the hustle and bustle of city life.In addition to his observations of the natural world, Somers also includes anecdotes and stories about the people he meets in the countryside. He writes about the farmers and laborers who work the land, as well as the wealthy landowners who own large estates in the area.Overall, Pages From A Country Diary is a charming and insightful look at life in the English countryside at the turn of the 20th century. It offers a unique perspective on the natural world and the people who live and work in rural areas, and is sure to be of interest to anyone with a love of nature and a fascination with history.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.
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Pages From A Country Diary is a book written by Percival Somers and originally published in 1904. The book is a collection of diary entries that Somers wrote during his time living in the English countryside. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including the changing seasons, the flora and fauna of the area, and the daily lives of the people who lived there.Throughout the book, Somers provides detailed descriptions of the natural world around him, from the birds and insects that he observes to the plants and flowers that he encounters. He also reflects on the beauty and tranquility of the countryside and the ways in which it contrasts with the hustle and bustle of city life.In addition to his observations of the natural world, Somers also includes anecdotes and stories about the people he meets in the countryside. He writes about the farmers and laborers who work the land, as well as the wealthy landowners who own large estates in the area.Overall, Pages From A Country Diary is a charming and insightful look at life in the English countryside at the turn of the 20th century. It offers a unique perspective on the natural world and the people who live and work in rural areas, and is sure to be of interest to anyone with a love of nature and a fascination with history.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.