The Piddle Valley Book Of Country Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: none. Binding condition: Good.
Nestled in the heart of rural England, the Piddle Valley is a place where time moves gently and the rhythms of nature dictate the pace of daily existence. This charming collection chronicles the traditions, customs, and quiet wisdom of country life in one of Dorset's most picturesque valleys, presenting a vivid tapestry of seasonal routines, local lore, and the enduring bond between community and landscape. Edited with a warm and attentive hand, the volume draws together voices and illustrations that together illuminate the textures of an England that many fear is fading. With flower drawings by Elizabeth Bairstow and additional illustrations by Caroline Pike, the work is as beautiful to behold as it is rich in cultural detail — a testament to the art of slow living that leaves the reader quietly longing for a world measured in harvests, not hours.
Author: Muriel Pike
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Hutchinson
Genre: Lifestyle
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: none. Binding condition: Good.
Nestled in the heart of rural England, the Piddle Valley is a place where time moves gently and the rhythms of nature dictate the pace of daily existence. This charming collection chronicles the traditions, customs, and quiet wisdom of country life in one of Dorset's most picturesque valleys, presenting a vivid tapestry of seasonal routines, local lore, and the enduring bond between community and landscape. Edited with a warm and attentive hand, the volume draws together voices and illustrations that together illuminate the textures of an England that many fear is fading. With flower drawings by Elizabeth Bairstow and additional illustrations by Caroline Pike, the work is as beautiful to behold as it is rich in cultural detail — a testament to the art of slow living that leaves the reader quietly longing for a world measured in harvests, not hours.