Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady
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Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

by Edith Holden

1977•Biography•177 pages

Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryanimalsslowfresh & originalwholesomerealisticlinearemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growth

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Boxlist takeA grounded biography that is slow-paced, fresh and warm-hearted. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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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.

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Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

BiographyDocumentaryAnimalsEmpowerment/personal growth

Subjects

Natural history, great britainCountry life, great britainIllustratorsNatural historyCountry lifeDiariesBiographyEngland

Details

Author
Edith Holden
Published
1977
Pages
177
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