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Green rushes, long and thick, standing up above the edge of the ditch, told the hour of the year as distinctly as the shadow on the dial the hour of the day. Green and thick and sappy to the touch, they felt like summer, soft and elastic, as if full of life, mere rushes though... Read Full Overview

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The Pageant of Summer is a book written by Richard Jefferies and published in 1901. It is a collection of essays and observations about the natural world during the summer season. Jefferies explores the beauty and wonder of the countryside, describing the flora and fauna in vivid... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The Pageant of Summer, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete... Read Full Overview

A lyrical celebration of the changing seasons and the beauty of the English countryside, written by a naturalist and writer who was among the most popular authors of his time.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge... Read Full Overview

The Pageant of Summer, written by Richard Jefferies and first published in 1901, is a beautifully descriptive account of the English countryside during the summer months. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each one focusing on a different aspect of summer, from the arrival... Read Full Overview