The Dogs of Windcutter Down
One Shepherd's Struggle for Survival
$38.27
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
12 October 2006
Summary
“There is no good flock without a good shepherd, and no good shepherd without good dogs.”
These age-old words of wisdom have always guided Devon sheep farmer David Kennard. But as he battles to save his farm from extinction, they resonate more loudly - and unexpectedly - than ever. The storm clouds are already gathering when Borough Farm suffers a succession of potentially disastrous setbacks. Suddenly the Kennard family’s idyllic life is under threat. Will David achieve the seemingly…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780755312573 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0755312570 |
| Author: | David Kennard |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 12 October 2006 |
| Weight: | 203g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 22mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for “The Dogs of Windcutter Down”“A loving tribute to an endangered way of life.”–“Kirkus Reviews” Praise for “A Shepherd’s Watch”“The appeal of Kennard’s story is the enduring cycle of man, sheep, dog, and a wild, depopulated countryside. A beautiful book.”–“The Bark “magazine “An honest and affectionate book about rural life, a Herriot-style homage to the countryside.”–“Mail on Sunday” “A runaway literary success … one of those surprise publishing sensations.”–“The Guardian” “Marvelously atmospheric, it is also a magnificent tribute to a laborious yet uncomplicated mode of life that has all but vanished.”–“The Good Book Guide ““A gentle meditation on the relationship between a sheep farmer and his environment.”–“The Western Mail “ “A beautiful book that should grace the shelves of many lovers of the countryside.”–“Newmarket”” Journal”Praise for “The Dogs of Windcutter Down”” A loving tribute to an endangered way of life.” –“Kirkus Reviews” Praise for “A Shepherd’s Watch”” The appeal of Kennard’s story is the enduring cycle of man, sheep, dog, and a wild, depopulated countryside. A beautiful book.” –“The Bark “magazine ” An honest and affectionate book about rural life, a Herriot-style homage to the countryside.” –“Mail on Sunday” ” A runaway literary success … one of those surprise publishing sensations.” –“The Guardian” “ Marvelously atmospheric, it is also a magnificent tribute to a laborious yet uncomplicated mode of life that has all but vanished.” –“The Good Book Guide “” A gentle meditation on the relationship between a sheep farmer and his environment.” –“The Western Mail “ ” A beautiful book that should grace the shelves of many lovers of the countryside.” –“Newmarket”” Journal”
About The Author
David Kennard
David Kennard’s name has become a familiar one in the nation’s media, featuring in the Mail on Sunday, Daily Telegraph and The Times as well as on the BBC’s Countryfile, Radio Four and on his bestselling video and DVD, The Year of the Working Sheepdog. His first book, A Shepherd’s Watch, was a Sunday Times bestseller. He lives in North Devon with his wife Debbie, three children Clare, Laura and Nick - and, of course, his dogs.
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