Associated with treachery, hypocrisy, and witchcraft; accused of lending its skin to the Devil; and held in abhorrence by all the early naturalists — the cat has had a reputation as bad as can be. The Ancren Rule, it is true, ...
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Language: en
Pages: 576
Pages: 576
Jeremy Paxman has created the perfect literary catch for fellow angling enthusiasts in this rich and varied anthology. Ten thoroughly entertaining themed chapters include 'Ones That Got Away', 'Ones That Didn’t Get Away' and 'Fish That Bit Back'. Each is introduced by Paxman’s own sharp, humorous observations and features both
Language: en
Pages: 161
Pages: 161
Delightful tales for bedtime reading. This, truly, is a bedside book of saints, meant to lift the spirits of souls wearied by the day. These charming and often humorous stories of eminently human saints will ease your soul and help bring you good dreams, giving you fresh hope for the
Language: en
Pages: 128
Pages: 128
A selection of stories and articles about wildfowling and country life from one of the leading outdoors writers. This anthology is the ideal bedside book for everyone interested in country pursuits.
Language: en
Pages: 336
Pages: 336
The perfect bedside read from the world's best-loved, best-selling writer of the Expert gardening books. There are times when we simply wish to read about our hobby and not be badgered by advice. If you enjoy reading about plants whether or not you can grow them, or enjoy discovering gardens
Language: en
Pages: 122
Pages: 122
When in October 1990 at the age of 85, BB (Denys Watkins-Pitchford) died he was generally recognised as the grand old man of English countryside writing. He wrote about travel, fishing and about wildlife both from a shooting man's point of view and increasingly as a dedicated conservationist. BB the