| A Shepherd's Life Contributor(s): Hudson, W. H. (Author), Goold, James (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0941936856 ISBN-13: 9780941936859 Publisher: Craven Street Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: Originally published in England in 1910, this story of a shepherd, Caleb Bawcombe, describes life in the south-central English county of Wiltshire before the turn of the 20th century. It is a charming picture of pastoral life that often seems idyllic and simple when viewed from the present. Caleb Bawcombe is a fictitious name thought to represent one James Lawes, and the town in the tale, Winterbourne Bishop, has been identified as the town of Martin. Friends, family, and acquaintances are interwoven in Caleb's story, and the interaction between humanity and nature is highlighted, capturing life at that specific time and place. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Modern - 20th Century - Religion | Christian Living - General - Nature |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2003015215 |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.58" W x 8.48" (0.77 lbs) 300 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Originally published in England in 1910, this story of a shepherd, Caleb Bawcombe, describes life in the south-central English county of Wiltshire before the turn of the 20th century. It is a charming picture of pastoral life that often seems idyllic and simple when viewed from the present. Caleb Bawcombe is a fictitious name thought to represent one James Lawes, and the town in the tale, Winterbourne Bishop, has been identified as the town of Martin. Friends, family, and acquaintances are interwoven in Caleb's story, and the interaction between humanity and nature is highlighted, capturing life at that specific time and place. |