Publisher's Synopsis
Jack-By-The-Hedge: A True Story is a book written by Selina Gaye and originally published in 1883. The book is a true story that follows the life of a young boy named Jack, who lives in a small village in England. Jack is a curious and adventurous boy who loves to explore the countryside and learn about the natural world around him.One day, while out on a walk, Jack discovers a hedge that is covered in a wild plant called garlic mustard, also known as Jack-By-The-Hedge. Intrigued by the plant, Jack begins to study it and learns all about its uses and properties. He becomes so fascinated by the plant that he decides to make it his life's work to study and cultivate it.The book follows Jack's journey as he becomes an expert on Jack-By-The-Hedge and travels around the country sharing his knowledge with others. Along the way, he meets many interesting people and faces many challenges, but he never loses his passion for the plant and his desire to share his knowledge with others.Overall, Jack-By-The-Hedge: A True Story is a charming and inspiring book that celebrates the joys of learning, exploration, and a deep connection with the natural world. It is a must-read for anyone who loves nature, science, and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
