The Recreations of a Country Parson is a collection of essays written by A.K.H. Boyd, a Scottish clergyman and writer, in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into four parts, each containing a series of essays on various topics such as nature, literature, religion, and social issues. Boyd's writing style is conversational and often humorous, as he shares his observations and reflections on life in the countryside. He also includes anecdotes and stories from his own experiences, as well as references to classical ...
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The Recreations of a Country Parson is a collection of essays written by A.K.H. Boyd, a Scottish clergyman and writer, in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into four parts, each containing a series of essays on various topics such as nature, literature, religion, and social issues. Boyd's writing style is conversational and often humorous, as he shares his observations and reflections on life in the countryside. He also includes anecdotes and stories from his own experiences, as well as references to classical literature and philosophy. The essays cover a wide range of subjects, from the joys of gardening and the beauty of the Scottish landscape, to the importance of education and the role of religion in society. Overall, The Recreations of a Country Parson is a charming and insightful glimpse into the thoughts and musings of a thoughtful and curious man of the cloth.In such a life, indeed, these Essays, which never would have been begun had my duty been always such, must be written in little snatches of time: and perhaps a sharp critic could tell, from internal evidence, which of them have been written in the country and which in the town. I look up from the table at which I write: and the roses, honeysuckle, and the fuchsias, of a year since, are far away: through the window I discover lofty walls, whose colour inclines to black. Yet I have not regretted the day, and I do not believe I ever will regret the day, when I ceased to be a Country Parson.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.
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