Memoirs of a Surrey Labourer

A Record of the Last Years of Frederick Bettesworth

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Biography & Memoir, History
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Author: George Sturt ISBN: 9781775562511
Publisher: The Floating Press Publication: February 1, 2013
Imprint: The Floating Press Language: English
Author: George Sturt
ISBN: 9781775562511
Publisher: The Floating Press
Publication: February 1, 2013
Imprint: The Floating Press
Language: English
Despite its humble premise and subject, George Sturt's Memoirs of a Surrey Labourer offers profound insight into a bygone time through the fascinating character of Frederick Bettesworth, a groundskeeper who despite harsh circumstances and little means was afforded a place of respect in his village. The book brings together a series of vignettes about Bettesworth that gradually reveal his unique outlook and attitude. It's a gratifying read for those who believe that true wisdom can flow from the unlikeliest of sources.
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Despite its humble premise and subject, George Sturt's Memoirs of a Surrey Labourer offers profound insight into a bygone time through the fascinating character of Frederick Bettesworth, a groundskeeper who despite harsh circumstances and little means was afforded a place of respect in his village. The book brings together a series of vignettes about Bettesworth that gradually reveal his unique outlook and attitude. It's a gratifying read for those who believe that true wisdom can flow from the unlikeliest of sources.

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