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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A beautiful lost classic of English countryside literatureWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT MACFARLANEDuring the Second World War, John Stewart Collis volunteered to leave his comfortable life as an academic to work on the land for the war effort. His account of this time perfectly captures the soft-handed, city-dweller's naivety and wonder both at the workings of nature and the toughness of life on a farm. It's set in the south of England and comprises exquisitely written sections on whatever happens to take Collis's fancy and inspire his thoughtful curiosity, ranging from humorous sketches of the characters he works alongside; mini-essays such as 'Contemplation upon Ants', The Mystery of Clouds', 'Colloquy on the Rick', 'Meditation while Singling Mangolds', 'The Garden of Eden'; and celebrations of the earthworm, pea and potato. His mind ranges far and wide through literature science and philosophy as well as amazing descriptive writing, which makes for a book that is as uncategorisable as it is enchanting. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT MACFARLANEDuring the Second World War, John Stewart Collis volunteered to leave his comfortable life as an academic to work on the land for the war effort. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099529484
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Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780099529484
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT MACFARLANEDuring the Second World War, John Stewart Collis volunteered to leave his comfortable life as an academic to work on the land for the war effort. Seller Inventory # B9780099529484
Book Description Condition: New. 2009. Paperback. Set in the south of England, this book captures the soft-handed, city-dweller's naivety and wonder both at the workings of nature and the toughness of life on a farm. It contains sections on whatever happens to take the author's fancy and inspire his thoughtful curiosity. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 222. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780099529484