written and most valuable of Mr. Watson's books. Best of all are his chapters on the old Statesman theory of life in the North."—Academy.
"Nothing can be better than all those chapters which describe life among the Cumbrian mountains; this is Mr. Watson's real theme, and he deserves all the thanks we can give him for executing it with such true feeling."—Manchester Guardian.
"Mr. Watson's volume 'Nature and Woodcraft' deserves a hearty welcome, and will doubtless get it. He writes with a grace and fluency that make his book hard to leave."—Yorkshire Post.
"Many admirers of Richard Jefferies will be glad to see that one still lives who can write so charmingly of nature and woodcraft."—Perthshire Advertiser.
"As an observer pure and simple, and as a bright and pleasing recorder, Mr. Watson can hold his own with anybody; and his range is sufficiently extensive to secure, in addition to all other charms, the charm of variety."—Manchester Examiner.
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