The Distant Scene
Will be published approx. on 15. July 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-84868-440-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Distant Scene is another interesting collection of stories from the Worcestershire countryside. Fred Archer's memories are vividly recreated in this heart warming selection of tales from Fred Archer's childhood. In this wonderful collection of tales from the countryside the reader is once again introduced to a vibrant array of characters from Fred Archer's childhood. The reader is introduced to characters such as Auntie Phoebe, renowned for the pop she sold in a pint and a half bottle during the haymaking season and Tom Wheatcroft and Job Barley. Anyone who enjoyed reading Under the Parish Lantern is sure to enjoy The Distant Scene.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
15 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 124 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
243 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84868-440-9 (9781848684409)
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Additional editions
Fred Archer
The Distant Scene
E-Book
07/2009
1st Edition
Amberley Publishing
€9.89
Available for download
Person
Fred Archer was a Worcestershire farmer and prolific author. For more than thirty years he wrote about the trials and joys of country life and the wonderful characters of his local community. Fred died peacefully at Evesham in 1999.