Contained within this book is a collection of essays, field notes, and diary excerpts from numerous naturalists relating to British country life in Autumn and Winter. These fascinating and highly-readable articles will appeal to those with an interest in the British countryside and naturalism in general. Contents include: "e;Open-air Diary for October"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for November"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for December"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for January"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for February"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for March"e;, "e;Flowers of the Shore"e;, "e;A Surrey Plateau"e;, "e;Day-flying Moths"e;, "e;The Sphinx Moth"e;, "e;Humours of Insect Life in October"e;, "e;The Makers of Gossamer"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of Edward Thomas.