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Owen (Gamekeeper) Jones
A real working gamekeeper, he brought the rhythms of the British countryside straight onto the page, mixing fieldcraft, wildlife observation, and practical experience. His writing offers a vivid look at rural life in the early 20th century.
1 Audiobook
A Gamekeeper's Note-book
by Owen (Gamekeeper) Jones, Marcus Woodward
About the author
Very little biographical information about this author appears to be firmly documented online, but contemporary and library records identify him as Owen A. Jones (Gamekeeper), a gamekeeper who co-authored A Gamekeeper's Note-book with Marcus Woodward.
That book was published in 1910 and is remembered as a firsthand account of country life, wildlife, and the daily work of managing game. Because Jones wrote from practical experience rather than from an academic distance, his contribution gives the book much of its grounded, observant character.
Although detailed personal facts such as his birth and death dates are not easy to confirm from reliable online sources, his surviving work has continued to interest readers drawn to natural history, sporting life, and the social history of the British countryside.