Author: Richard Jefferies
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Country life
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The Gamekeeper
Author: Barry Hines
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913505301
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Humankind's relationship to nature is governed by money in this first US publication of a classic by the greatest chronicler of the British working class
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913505301
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Humankind's relationship to nature is governed by money in this first US publication of a classic by the greatest chronicler of the British working class
Game Keepers
Author: Steve Dressing
Publisher: Number 6 Publishing
ISBN: 173211160X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Baseball is no longer fun for the kids in the Waterfalls youth league after the playoff game ends in an ugly argument among parents and coaches. The players leave the ballpark in shame, but big George Starr kicks at the ground and everything changes. An amazing adventure begins as they discover a magical world underground, Down Home, and encounter strange and magical beings who help them play better and have fun. Trouble begins, however, when several players break the rules of this new world. An intruder presents them with a far greater challenge. Can the kids of the Waterfalls youth league stop this trespasser and save Down Home without breaking more rules and risking permanent banishment?
Publisher: Number 6 Publishing
ISBN: 173211160X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Baseball is no longer fun for the kids in the Waterfalls youth league after the playoff game ends in an ugly argument among parents and coaches. The players leave the ballpark in shame, but big George Starr kicks at the ground and everything changes. An amazing adventure begins as they discover a magical world underground, Down Home, and encounter strange and magical beings who help them play better and have fun. Trouble begins, however, when several players break the rules of this new world. An intruder presents them with a far greater challenge. Can the kids of the Waterfalls youth league stop this trespasser and save Down Home without breaking more rules and risking permanent banishment?
The Gamekeeper
Author: Portia Simpson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471159264
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
The H is for Hawk for lovers of the outdoors and wildlife. A fascinating memoir of Scotland’s first-ever qualified female gamekeeper. Portia Simpson grew up outdoors, always preferring to climb trees than play indoors. Talented and driven, she became the first female to graduate as a Gamekeeper and Wildlife Manager. In this wonderful memoir, Portia tells the story of how she first broke into a traditionally conservative, male-dominated profession and the skills, training and dedication that helped to set her apart. She gives an intimate account of a life filled with stunning landscapes, heart-wrenching lows and magnificent highs, and shares her expert insight into the world of game keeping. Offering a sense of wonder at the mystique and natural beauty of the wild, this is a fascinating and unique look at the life of the huntswoman. ‘The vividness of Portia Simpson’s writing seduces you, evoking her passionate connection with the raw, violent beauty of nature’ Libby Purves, Daily Mail
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471159264
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
The H is for Hawk for lovers of the outdoors and wildlife. A fascinating memoir of Scotland’s first-ever qualified female gamekeeper. Portia Simpson grew up outdoors, always preferring to climb trees than play indoors. Talented and driven, she became the first female to graduate as a Gamekeeper and Wildlife Manager. In this wonderful memoir, Portia tells the story of how she first broke into a traditionally conservative, male-dominated profession and the skills, training and dedication that helped to set her apart. She gives an intimate account of a life filled with stunning landscapes, heart-wrenching lows and magnificent highs, and shares her expert insight into the world of game keeping. Offering a sense of wonder at the mystique and natural beauty of the wild, this is a fascinating and unique look at the life of the huntswoman. ‘The vividness of Portia Simpson’s writing seduces you, evoking her passionate connection with the raw, violent beauty of nature’ Libby Purves, Daily Mail
The Games Keeper
Author: Jack Benton
Publisher: Ammfa Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Having fallen on hard times, disgraced soldier turned private investigator John "Slim" Hardy is hired by rich and enigmatic land owner Oliver Ozgood to uncover the identity of a mysterious blackmailer. The man is demanding a fortune in exchange for his silence. He claims to be Dennis Sharp, a former employee of Ozgood, and threatens to reveal secrets that will soil Ozgood's family name and send the patriarch to prison. There's only one problem. Dennis Sharp is dead, killed by Ozgood himself. In search of answers, Slim moves to the remote rural hamlet of Scuttleworth in the Devonshire countryside, where he will confront demons both from within and without in his most challenging case yet. The Games Keeper is the third book in the Slim Hardy Mystery series. While the stories follow a rough sequence, they can be read in any order. Other titles available: The Man by the Sea The Clockmaker's Secret
Publisher: Ammfa Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Having fallen on hard times, disgraced soldier turned private investigator John "Slim" Hardy is hired by rich and enigmatic land owner Oliver Ozgood to uncover the identity of a mysterious blackmailer. The man is demanding a fortune in exchange for his silence. He claims to be Dennis Sharp, a former employee of Ozgood, and threatens to reveal secrets that will soil Ozgood's family name and send the patriarch to prison. There's only one problem. Dennis Sharp is dead, killed by Ozgood himself. In search of answers, Slim moves to the remote rural hamlet of Scuttleworth in the Devonshire countryside, where he will confront demons both from within and without in his most challenging case yet. The Games Keeper is the third book in the Slim Hardy Mystery series. While the stories follow a rough sequence, they can be read in any order. Other titles available: The Man by the Sea The Clockmaker's Secret
Keepers of the Game
Author: Calvin Martin
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520342216
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Examines the effects of European contact and the fur trade on the relationship between Indians and animals in eastern Canada, from Lake Winnipeg to the Canadian Maritimes, focusing primarily on the Ojibwa, Cree, Montagnais-Naskapi, and Micmac tribes.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520342216
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Examines the effects of European contact and the fur trade on the relationship between Indians and animals in eastern Canada, from Lake Winnipeg to the Canadian Maritimes, focusing primarily on the Ojibwa, Cree, Montagnais-Naskapi, and Micmac tribes.
The Gamekeeper
Author: Guy De Maupassant
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
In The Gamekeeper, Guy de Maupassant crafts a compelling story centered on the life and experiences of a gamekeeper. The narrative explores themes of social class, duty, and the connection between the gamekeeper and his environment. Maupassant’s vivid portrayal of the gamekeeper’s interactions with both nature and society provides an insightful look at the challenges and intricacies of his role, revealing deeper reflections on the human condition.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
In The Gamekeeper, Guy de Maupassant crafts a compelling story centered on the life and experiences of a gamekeeper. The narrative explores themes of social class, duty, and the connection between the gamekeeper and his environment. Maupassant’s vivid portrayal of the gamekeeper’s interactions with both nature and society provides an insightful look at the challenges and intricacies of his role, revealing deeper reflections on the human condition.
The Gamekeeper's Wife
Author: Clare Flynn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780993332470
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A gripping story of love, duty, sacrifice and determination in the aftermath of the First World War. They were never meant to fall in love, but sometimes the wrong person is the right one.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780993332470
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A gripping story of love, duty, sacrifice and determination in the aftermath of the First World War. They were never meant to fall in love, but sometimes the wrong person is the right one.
A Gamekeeper's Note-book
Author: Owen Jones (gamekeeper.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Game and game-birds
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Game and game-birds
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Keeper's Book
Author: Archibald Stodart Walker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gamekeepers
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gamekeepers
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Regina of Gazeran Castle, Or, The Countess and the Gamekeeper
Author: Peter Quirk Roe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description