Publisher's Synopsis
My Strange Pets And Other Memories Of Country Life is a memoir written by Richard Bell, detailing his experiences growing up in the countryside. The book is a collection of stories that cover a range of topics, from the author's childhood pets to his family's struggles with poverty. The stories are told with a mix of humor and poignancy, and offer a glimpse into a way of life that is rapidly disappearing. The author's love for nature and animals is evident throughout the book, and he shares many touching and amusing anecdotes about his various pets, including a hedgehog, a badger, and a pair of ferrets. The book also touches on more serious topics, such as the author's experiences with bullying and his father's struggle with alcoholism. Overall, My Strange Pets And Other Memories Of Country Life is a charming and insightful memoir that will appeal to anyone who loves nature, animals, and the simple pleasures of country living.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.