"A book should serve as the axe for the frozen sea within us."
— Franz Kafka

London: Smith, Elder and Co. 1879. First Edition of Jefferies' second book. Octavo. pp. xii, 387. Green cloth binding with gilt titles to spine and gilt design to front board. Ring mark to front board and some wear to edges; corners bumped. Text block generally clean, with just a little foxing to prelims. Joints a tad loose. Jefferies became well known for his work on wildlife and Man's mystical connection with the animal world. In this book, he tackles all aspects of wildlife in England, beginning in high places, and gradually working down to wetlands and lakes. Item #44038
Price: £60.00