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One morning a large wooden case was brought to the farmhouse, and Bevis, impatient to see what was in it, ran for the hard chisel and the hammer, and would not consent to put off the work of undoing it for a moment. It must be done directly. The case was very broad and nearly... Read Full Overview

Bevis: The Story of a Boy By Richard Jefferies

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"Bevis" is a classic children's novel by English nature writer John Richard Jefferies, first published in 1882. Often called "the British Huckleberry Finn", "Bevis" is a charming tale of childhood adventure and exploration. This novel is a timeless classic, and it would make... Read Full Overview

""Bevis: The Story of a Boy"" is a classic novel written by Richard Jefferies that tells the story of a young boy named Bevis who lives in the English countryside. The novel follows Bevis as he explores the natural world around him, from the woods and fields to the rivers and... Read Full Overview

This volume presents Richard Jeffries' 1882 novel, "Bevis". It is comprised of three interlinked stories. The first of these witnesses Bevis and his friend discover and explore the 'New Sea' and its surroundings. The following story sees two gangs of boys re-enact the Battle... Read Full Overview

"Bevis" from Richard Jefferies. English nature writer (1848-1887).

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

In Bevis (1882), the boy is older, and the fantasy element, by which animals can talk, is quite absent. Rather, we have realistically related adventures of Bevis and his friend Mark, fighting a mock battle with other local children, rigging a boat and sailing to an island on... Read Full Overview

The adventures of a boy growing up in the English countryside in the nineteenth century.

Bevis is one of the best-loved books about childhood, appreciated by adults and children alike. Jefferies' story of boyhood and outdoor living creates its world so completely that few readers want it to end. This is the only adult edition available of this classic work.