“The Countryman’s Jewel” is novel by naturalist and nature writer Marcus Woodward. It follows the daily life of a country squire in sixteenth century England, offering an authentic and informative insight into traditional country life. This charming volume is highly recommended for nature lovers and those with an interest in English history. Contents include: “Sixteenth-Century Squire”, “The Dutie of a Father of a Familie”, “The Office of the Farmer”, “The Housewife”, “On The Hills”, “The Garden of Delight”, “The Squire’s Mills”, “The Moat and Fish Ponds”, “The Ale-House”, “Downland Sheep”, “Oxen and Horses”, “The Barber Surgeon and Some Gossip”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
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