Originally published in 1880, this is another of Richard Jeffries'
country masterpieces that have been rediscovered by a later generation.
In his introduction to this edition, C. Henry warren writes, The abiding
impression of Hodge and His Masters is one of a rare comprehension of
the country character in all its complexity and an extraordinary grasp
of the factual details of country life. A novel could scarcely be more
absorbing in the variety of its characters drawn from life by a
master-hand, whilst to the student it is an invaluable mine of
information. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back
to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and
artwork. Contents Include: The Farmers' Parliament Leaving His Farm A
Man of Progress Going Downhill The Borrower and the Gambler An
Agricultural Genius, Old Style The Gig and the Four-in-Hand A Bicycle
Farmer Haymaking The Juke's Country The Fine Lady Farmer, Country Girls
Mademoiselle, the Governess Fleeceborough, A Despot The Squire's Round
Robin An Ambitious Squire The Parson's Wife A Modern Country Curate The
Solicitor County-Court Day The Bank, The Old Newspaper The Village
Factory, Village Visitors, Willow-Work Hodge's Field A Winter's Morning
The Labourer's Children, Cottage Girls The Low Public Idlers The Cottage
Charter, Four-acre Farmers Landlords' Difficulties, The Labourer as a
Power-Modern Clergy A Wheat Country Grass Countries Hodge's Last Masters
