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Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady
- 177 pages · about 3 hours
- First published 1977
- 18 editions
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1 About this book
A look through a naturalist's eyes as the seasons change in Warwickshire. Edith Holden carefully captures nature as it unfolds in her charming diary, starting on January 1st, 1906, and takes you along for the journey. The diary features Edith Holden's own thoughts, delightful illustrations, and wonderful facets of knowledge on flora and fauna. It is informative, light-hearted, and serene.
Good for readers who want: nature and a true life story.
- Natural history, great britain
- Natural history
- Country life
- Biography
- Women, biography
- Diaries
- England
2 About Edith Holden
Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
3 More by Edith Holden
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