The Shepherd's Life: Modern Dispatches from an Ancient Landscape

by James Rebanks

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"The Shepherd's Life" by James Rebanks is a memoir that explores the life of a shepherd in the Lake District of northern England. Rebanks grew up in a family of shepherds and inherited the profession from his father and grandfather. The book tells the story of Rebanks' life growing up on a sheep farm, his struggles with education and the conflict between traditional farming methods and modernization. Rebanks also reflects on the history of the land he shepherds on and the cultural significance that the landscape holds. The book provides a unique and insightful perspective on the challenges and rewards of a rural farming lifestyle in the modern era.

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