
PREFACE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
Set against the windswept cliffs and mist‑cloaked hills of early‑twentieth‑century Cornwall, this tale follows a solitary hare as she searches for a safe haven to raise her young. From bramble thickets to abandoned mining heaps, the reader watches her weigh each hidden nook, guided by instinct and a quiet confidence that the barren uplands have long sheltered the wild. The opening chapters weave vivid observations of foxes, badgers, and polecats prowling the same silent ridges, painting a world where every rustle could herald danger or a fleeting reprieve.
The narrative captures the delicate balance between predator and prey, inviting listeners to linger over the hare’s clever evasions and the subtle choreography of the countryside’s nocturnal drama. With lyric descriptions of the moorland’s rolling mists and the stark beauty of the land‑ends, the story offers a gentle immersion into a disappearing era of untamed wilderness, where the simple act of choosing a nest becomes a profound lesson in survival.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (232K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2015-02-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1854–1933
Best known for vivid nature writing rooted in Cornwall, this field naturalist brought foxes, otters, hares, and other wild creatures to life for generations of readers. His books blend close observation with storytelling, giving them the feel of both adventure and affectionate local portrait.
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