The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

I bought this book back in the '70s when it was highly popular, but somehow lost my copy, so when I saw a hardback copy for just one penny I had to have it! It was of course used, but in very good condition, just slight discolouration to the edges of the pages, but for me that just added to its vintage charm. There were two dents in the top edges of the hard cover, caused I think by the postman shoving it through the letterbox. That could have been avoided if it had been sent in a cardboard book box rather than a plastic bag, but since the book was purely for my own enjoyment it doesn't matter too much. I shall enjoy reading it again and studying the illustrations - especially as I also have the adult colouring book. A highly recommended book.

very good and very interesting. The layout is in sections of months of the year 1906 it goes in to detail of the wildlife and scientific manes are used as well as common names. There is some great poems in the book. On the back there is a small bit of information on the book about Edith Holden (the Edwardian Lady) witch was mainly focused on two parts of her life, the Diary and her death but is only done on the back cover short. each month has a description of were the word comes from. I have not read all this book yet but I am really enjoying it. this book would be found interesting to anybody who is interested in the Natural history or the Edwardian period.

I actually bought it as a gift. It's difficult to buy now, so I was pleased to find one here. However, when it arrived, the cover was in different shades of colour loss - looks like parts were faded by the sun.Was disappointed as because of this won't be able to gift it, however will be keeping it anyway. It's a beautiful book and replaces one my father gave me 25 years ago that has been lost. So for this reason I'm giving five stars anyway.

This book is a delight. Lavishly illustrated with Edith Holden's superb watercolour drawings and packed with information on the fauna and flora of over a hundred years ago. Many of the plants that were common place in Edith Holden's day are now rarely seen, and the variety of birds that are featured reflect the different environment and agricultural practices of the early part of the 20th century. It is thoughtfully reproduced in it's original diary form which adds authenticity to this charming, historical and informative book.

Her writings ,her poetry selections and stunning illustrations , this gorgeous book is the full package I'll keep coming back to. Who does stuff like this these days?