The Countryman
Quiller Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84689-297-4 (ISBN)
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There is something for everyone in The Countryman. Whether you are a country dweller, an urban nature lover, an amateur historian, or a budding naturalist, the variety of subjects covered is a real treasure trove.
From the toad to the bumblebee, the cuckoo to the pheasant, the life cycle of the dragonfly, the attractions of the nightjar and the dove, the development of sheep breeds and the value of the cottager’s pig – these are just some of the characters of the natural world as described by Johnny Scott.
What are the origins of Oak Apple Day and when and where is it still celebrated? What do you know about Morecambe Bay shrimps or gulls’ eggs – how do they make the journey from harvest to plate? What is a hag stone and what is its connection to a horse brass? Do you know what marl is and where would you find it? Answers to these questions and so many others are to be found within these pages.
The author’s acute powers of observation and fluent style enable him to convey his lifelong experiences and knowledge of the natural world in an informative but accessible way. His understanding of the origins of country customs and celebratory festivals is extensive, and his affection for them and all that the countryside has to offer shines through. Be prepared to be enlightened, amazed or amused – or probably all three!
Sir (Walter) John Scott, Bt. MFH. Sir Johnny (as he is better known) is an author, natural historian, broadcaster, columnist, countryside campaigner, artisan snuff manufacturer and retired hill farmer. A lifetime devotee of the countryside and its sports, he is President, Master, Director and member to an extraordinary list of countryside organisations.
Introduction________________________________ 7
Spring_ ___________________________________ 13
Toads__________________________________ 14
Easter_ ________________________________ 17
The Cuckoo_____________________________ 23
Avian Squatters___________________________ 27
Gulls’ Eggs______________________________ 31
Bumblebees_ ____________________________ 37
Bugs in May_ ____________________________ 41
The Golden Hoof_________________________ 44
Are Sportsmen Getting Soft?_________________ 50
May Day________________________________ 55
Cleanliness of Animals______________________ 59
Oak Apple Day___________________________ 63
Summer__________________________________ 67
Blind Stinger____________________________ 68
Mallard_ _______________________________ 72
Green Parakeets__________________________ 75
Luck_ _________________________________ 79
The Heron______________________________ 85
The Shepherd’s Dog_ ______________________ 88
Wild Goats______________________________ 94
Hedging________________________________ 98
Dor Hawks_____________________________ 105
A Change in the Season____________________ 109
Flankers_______________________________ 112
Medieval Pets’ Names_____________________ 115
Goose Fever____________________________ 120
Autumn__________________________________ 123
The Wheel Turns_________________________ 124
Morecambe Bay Shrimps___________________ 127
St Anthony’s Fire_________________________ 133
Weather Lore___________________________ 138
Athena________________________________ 141
Doocots_______________________________ 145
An Autumn Fish_ ________________________ 149
The Month of the Rut_____________________ 154
Hell Hounds____________________________ 157
Beautiful But Deadly______________________ 161
Hag Stones_____________________________ 165
The Cottager’s Pig_______________________ 169
Sporrans______________________________ 172
Winter_ __________________________________ 179
Tracks in the Snow_ ______________________ 180
Red Letter Day__________________________ 184
Christmas Week_ ________________________ 186
Christ’s Animals at Christmas________________ 189
Mistletoe______________________________ 195
The Holly and the Ivy_ ____________________ 199
Carving the Festive Bird___________________ 205
Dogs at Christmas________________________ 211
Keep the Home Fires Burning_ ______________ 215
The Countryman’s Zimmer_________________ 218
Hedge Pig_____________________________ 221
The Glorious Bird of Colchis________________ 225
Marl_________________________________ 228
| Erscheinungsdatum | 28.03.2019 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 4 Illustrations |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84689-297-X / 184689297X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84689-297-4 / 9781846892974 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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