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In a market cluttered with gifty nostalgia books this one stands head and shoulders above the others... Outstanding --Bath Life
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The indispensable guide to everything we knew and loved before we went inside and turned on the TV
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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I heard about the book from Amazon, who told me that the readers of my "The English Book of Magic" were deserting me to read Jane's. I ordered a copy and prepared to criticise, but was disarmed immediately. Where she got her facts from, I don't know, but they are totally wonderful and so evocative of my own upbringing in a small English village, when everyone still knew each other and the pub had not become a Gastro. How can you not be seduced by wonderful insights into the boxing matches of hares, which turn out not to be a male contests to impress the female, but the equivalent of the female whacking the male hare over the head with a handbag. Then there are Bee's. I always thought them self-absorbed in there busy life, but No! Unless you tap gently on their hive and give them a full update on your life and family history they will go into terminal decline. Sad stories of the end of familiar country animals range from wolves to the most beautiful of owls, which you may still hear but never see - what has the modern world done. Yet, with Jane's book to hand, it all comes back, clear as the day my nanny took me hunting for nettles to make into a soup and disturbed a wasp's nest in the process.
Thank you Jane. What a treasure!
Thank you Jane. What a treasure!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is literally stuffed to the gunwales with knowledge of country ways and country lore. There are chapters on trees, fungi, birds, animals, the weather, making hedgerow wines and foods and some really interesting old rhymes some of which I knew but some I didn't but am pleased I now do. One particular rhyme that stood out for me was the one about firewood. This I found fascinating as I do love a roaring fire in the Winter.
Even if you live in the country like I do, you will still find something of interest in this lovely little book.
Very highly recommended indeed.
Even if you live in the country like I do, you will still find something of interest in this lovely little book.
Very highly recommended indeed.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a wonderful treasure trove of old country ways, lore, recipes and practical tips. Whether you are in town or country this book is a marvellous reference book to find those obscure little bits of information, for instance, I have always been unsure about which way up to hang a horseshoe. I'm looking forward to trying the fruit cake recipe and testing to see how fresh the eggs really are. This book has so much fascinating information, a broad and detailed cornucopia of knowledge, you will be poring over it for years to come. Written in a fresh, light and humorous style which will bring a smile to your face every time you pick it up. I recommend this book. A sheer delight.
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Lovely book to dip into
This is a lovely "coffee table" book (although I keep it in my toilet!) to dip into. Useful information we should all really already know. Let's not forget it again!
Published 2 months ago by Chanty
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Bought as a Christmas gift for a mate who spends too many long hours in boring Board meetings...I thought some irreverant humour and rural facts might brighten his day! Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Pass
Good read
A really good book it will interst many people interested in country folklore, if you are at a loose end this is an easy book to read.
Published 4 months ago by roy
Great book
I love this book. It sets many traditional pass-times and lores and is beautifully illustrated and a pleasure to read through. A perfect gift,
Published 4 months ago by Dans
Great read
Great for people who enjoy good folk lore and little gems of wisdom - true or not. Really good that the writer made some notes on the different dangers associated with some of the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Banana225
Red Sky At Night
A good read and very informative, from the old wives tales to listening to your Granny, makes you sit up and exclaim how much you never knew, and want to try out some of the tips... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Linda, Fraserburgh
Oh lore
ideal for bedtime when too tired to read longer chapters and informative too. Good present for anyone who likes out of the way info.!
Published 13 months ago by Dr. Norman White
Country wisdom accessible at last
I was a little wary about purchasing this book as some people had slated it, but I am so glad that I bought it anyway! Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Mason
" Red Sky at Night " - sheer delight!
This reasonably priced book is a little gem. A fascinating and wide variety of countryside facts, superstitions, sketches and skills. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. Rampley
Lovely book to have around.
My mum got this book for Christmas and after spending a lot of time flicking through the pages and learning various interesting things, i decided to purchase one for my own... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. S. Marshall
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