作者: Arthur Herbert Savory

Arthur Herbert Savory (1851-1940) was an English farmer and author, known for his comprehensive work on agricultural practices and rural living. Savory hailed from a lineage of farmers and was keenly involved in the scientific and practical aspects of farming. His most notable contribution to literature is his book “Grain and Chaff from an English Manor, ” which provides an autobiographical account that spans five decades of his experiences running an English manor farm during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The book is often praised for its detailed observations and vivid portrayal of rural life, intertwining agricultural knowledge with personal anecdotes. Savory”s literary style seamlessly blends instructional detail with storytelling, capturing both the hardships and the rewards of English countryside farming. His work serves as both a historical record and a guide, reflecting changes in agricultural methods and social conditions of the time. While not widely known in the pantheon of English literature, Savory”s contributions offer valuable insights into the agrarian lifestyle of his era and continue to interest scholars studying agricultural history and rural studies.