Men and the Fields by Adrian Bell 9780956254528

Men and the Fields

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In this evocative chronicle, Adrian Bell embarks on a journey through East Anglia...
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In this evocative chronicle, Adrian Bell embarks on a journey through East Anglia and the lowlands of Britain, capturing a rural world on the cusp of transformation. Penned in 1939, as the Second World War loomed on the horizon, Bell's astute observations are informed by his own experiences toiling on the land.

With the keen eye of a seasoned countryman, Bell paints a vivid tableau of rural life. From the delicate beauty of hedgerow blooms to the bustling energy of livestock auctions, he meticulously documents the essence of the countryside. The reader is transported to traditional farmyards, village forges, and wheelwrights' workshops, bearing witness to a way of life soon to be altered irrevocably.

Bell's prose deftly captures the arrival of mechanisation in the harvest fields, whilst also paying homage to the timeless crafts of the ploughman, shepherd, and woodman. 'Men and the Fields' stands as a poignant testament to rural Britain before modern agricultural practices reshaped the landscape and revolutionised our relationship with food and the land.

This latest edition faithfully restores John Nash's original colour lithographs and black and white line drawings, allowing readers to experience the book as it was first presented to the world in 1939.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780956254528
Book Author: Adrian Bell
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Little Toller Books
Book Publisher: Little Toller Books
Book Dimensions: 216 x 157 x 14 cm
Book Publication Date: 2009-06-06
Book Pagination: 160 pages, B/w line drawings and colour lithographs
Book Weight: 296g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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