Memoirs of a Surrey Labourer
A Record of the Last Years of Frederick Bettesworth
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Biography & Memoir, History
| 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.
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.
