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Did anyone notice that the exact same paragraph occurs on page 51 and 61. It begins: "Farmers from elsewhere have bought the surplus breeding stock...." What do you think of the editing of this book?

Jessica I did notice, especially since I have a pet peeve about poor editing. However, once I got past the "Summer" section it seemed to clean up a bit. …moreI did notice, especially since I have a pet peeve about poor editing. However, once I got past the "Summer" section it seemed to clean up a bit. (less)

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Does anyone remember the author that Rebanks greatly admired? He wrote about shepherding as well and may have written in the late 1800's? I can't remember the name and I don't have the book anymore to look through

Kirk Albers I believe it was W.H. Hudson, who wrote a book by the same title.

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The intent, heart, and content of the book is easy to engage and very inspiring. I appreciate the author's balance of skill and humility. Isn't that more important than technical perfection?

Letha I just reread this book which I originally read three years ago and since then read his followup book, English Pastoral/Pastoral Song. I agree with yo…moreI just reread this book which I originally read three years ago and since then read his followup book, English Pastoral/Pastoral Song. I agree with you that the contents were so readable for me, that the technical imperfections did not detract from the message(less)

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