Bloom and Brier: Or As I Saw It, Long Ago is a book written by William Falconer and originally published in 1870. The book is a memoir of Falconer's childhood and young adulthood in the mid-19th century, growing up in rural England. The title refers to the two opposing forces of nature, representing the beauty and the hardships of life. Falconer's writing style is descriptive and poetic, painting vivid pictures of the English countryside and the people...