Description John Richard Jefferies (6 November 1848 - 14 August 1887) was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels.
To some people he is more familiar as the author of the children\'s classic.
Jefferies was often compared with the great English nature writer, Gilbert White.
His childhood on a small Wiltshire farm had a great influence on him and provides the background to all his major works of fiction.
Description John Richard Jefferies (6 November 1848 - 14 August 1887) was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels