Publisher's Synopsis
A Girl's Life in a Hunting Country is a memoir written by Emily Handasyde Buchanan, originally published in 1903. The book chronicles the author's experiences growing up in the English countryside during the late 19th century, where hunting was a popular pastime among the aristocracy.Buchanan offers a detailed account of the social and cultural norms of the time, including the strict gender roles that dictated the lives of women in her class. She also provides insight into the world of hunting, describing the various rituals and traditions associated with the sport, as well as the ethical considerations that were beginning to emerge around the treatment of animals.Throughout the book, Buchanan reflects on her own experiences as a young woman navigating the expectations of her family and society, while also grappling with her own desires and ambitions. She offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women of her time, as well as the complex relationships between class, gender, and tradition in the English countryside.Overall, A Girl's Life in a Hunting Country is a fascinating and insightful memoir that provides a vivid portrait of a bygone era, while also shedding light on timeless themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
