"The Mistress of Stantons Farm" is novel by naturalist and nature writer
Marcus Woodward. This charming tale offers the reader an authentic and
informative insight into traditional rural life in England, interwoven
with interesting facts and tips on how to better appreciate nature. Not
to be missed by those with an the English countryside and nature in
general. Contents include: "Here Comes Grandma!", "Life at the Farm",
"Grandma goes to Church", "Grandma Receives Company", "Grandma, the
Sorcerer", "Grandma's Herb Garden", "Rural Worthies", "Grandma Holds her
Court", "The Good Things of Sussex", "A Tale of Wash-Tub", "Baking Day",
"The Household Gods", etc. Many vintage books such as this are
increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are
republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality
edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on
homesteading.