| Title | : | Memoirs of a Surrey Labourer |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | George Sturt |
| Release | : | 2013-02-01 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Biographies & Memoirs, Books, History, Nonfiction, Social Science |
| Size | : | 769083 |
| 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. |
