1948 Chronicles of the Hedges and Other Essays Edited, with an Introduction and Notes, by Samuel J. Looker. Illustrated with pencil drawings by Richard Jefferies & by his uncle, John Luckett Jeffries

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First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

A smart first edition, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.

A charming collection of essays from noted English nature writer and essayist, John Richard Jefferies (1848-1887).

Jefferies was known for his depiction of rural life in essays, novels, and books of natural history. His writings cover a range of genres and topics such as Belvis (1882), a children’s book, ‘After London’ (1885), a science fiction writing, and ‘Round About a Great Estate’ (1880), an esteemed collection of essays.

Beautifully illustrated with pencil drawings by Richard Jefferies and his uncle, John Luckett Jefferies.

Containing a bibliography of Jefferies’ work to the rear.