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John Richard Jefferies (6 November 1848 - 14 August 1887) was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels. His childhood on a small Wiltshire farm had a great influence on him and provides the background... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

John Richard Jefferies (6 November 1848 - 14 August 1887) was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels. His childhood on a small Wiltshire farm had a great influence on him and provides the background... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

THE book is not a novel" is a phrase often in the mouth of critics, who on second thoughts might, perhaps, add with less emphasis, "It does not conform to the common type of novel." Fortified, however, with that sense of rectitude that dictates conformity to our neighbours and... Read Full Overview

Amaryllis at the Fair is a novel that explores the contrasts between youthful idealism and the responsibilities of adulthood. The story follows a young girl's love for nature and the simple joys of rural life, set against the backdrop of a local fair that symbolizes social interaction... Read Full Overview

Experience the timeless beauty of the English countryside in Richard Jefferies' "Amaryllis at the Fair," a captivating work of 19th-century historical fiction. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a classic family saga set against the... Read Full Overview

Experience the timeless beauty of the English countryside in Richard Jefferies' "Amaryllis at the Fair," a captivating work of 19th-century historical fiction. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a classic family saga set against the... Read Full Overview

""Amaryllis At The Fair"" is a novel written by Richard Jefferies and first published in 1887. The story follows the life of Amaryllis, a young girl living in a rural village in England. Amaryllis is a bright and curious child who loves to explore the natural world around her... Read Full Overview

"Amaryllis at the Fair" from Richard Jefferies. English nature writer (1848-1887).