A.G. (Arthur George) Street was an English writer and broadcaster. 1892 – 1966
He farmed in Wiltshire and wrote mostly light fiction based on the Wiltshire farming community or autobiographical. His most famous book was Farmer’s Glory which described his time in Canada and his return to Wiltshire.
This copy which I have bound is a 1st edition illustrated by Gwendolen Raverat (1885-1957) nee Darwin. She was the granddaughter of Charles Darwin. She co-founded The Society of Wood Engravers. In 1952 she published Period Piece which is still in print. (Faber & Faber).
The Showcase is on from Saturday 14th June – Tuesday 15th July, 2008.
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