A Gamekeeper's Note-book

A quiet voice from the fields emerges through pages drawn from a seasoned gamekeeper’s own notebooks. The author weaves together the keeper’s meticulous tallies—dates of shoots, counts of pheasant eggs, the ever‑present vermin bag—with vivid recollections of sunrise walks, the rustle of hedgerows, and the subtle rhythms of rural life. Readers hear the steady cadence of a man who knows every footfall of the woods and the temperament of the creatures that inhabit it.

Beyond the numbers, the book shares the human side of the craft: stories of poachers caught in their own traps, the camaraderie of fellow keepers, and the simple pleasures of cottage life. It captures the blend of duty and affection that defines a keeper’s relationship with the land, offering a gentle, immersive portrait of an era when the outdoors was both livelihood and quiet meditation. Listeners will find a tapestry of nature, work, and wit that brings the countryside to life.