A Romany In The Country

From 1932 to his death in 1943, George Bramwell Evens captivated audiences up to 13 million with his BBC Children's Hour programme, OUT WITH ROMANY. His deep, soothing voice transported listeners everywhere on countryside walks, observing animals and plants alike. Not only a radio voice, he also wrote weekly articles for several papers, for 23 years in some cases. In A ROMANY IN THE COUNTRY, he shares his knowledge of nature lore - how animals communicate, the lengths to which birds go to build their nests and the marvels of ears - as well as the friends he meets in the lanes and fields. There is Ned, the old postman, a philosopher and poet; Alan and Joe, large-hearted generous farmers; and Jerry and John, the poacher and gamekeeper who hold each other in mutual respect. This is an enlightening read from the nation's first Natural History broadcaster.