Description
Some Trust in Chariots is the first and long overdue biography of JK Stanford. Exclusive access to his private archive has revealed him to be something of a polymath: one of the 20th century’s foremost figures in conservation, ornithology, and rural life. Between fighting in both World Wars, he served as a colonial civil servant, administering British Burma. He became a highly regarded author whose numerous works of fiction were well received, alongside expert non-fiction. Whilst his life may appear conventional at first glance, closer scrutiny reveals a man of great flair, talent, wit, compassion, and accomplishment. In many respects he was ahead of his time, and his legacy remains of vital importance today.
Readers of social, political, and military history will find his life an important prism through which to view the 20th century anew. Stanford was an ornithologist par excellence; those wishing to learn about the natural history of birds, and especially the iconic avocet, will find this book vital in deepening their understanding. In his novels, Stanford’s wry and humorous observations about characters on the sporting field and in the rural community will delight those with a passion for the British countryside. This book brings his work to the fore and tells the story of his life from an objective but sympathetic perspective.
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