The Rural Life of England: As described in letters to The New York Tribune, April 2-September 24, 1882

Set in the Victorian era, this collection features twenty-six letters penned by Capt. Mayne Reid during his time in Herefordshire, aimed at American readers. Published weekly in the New York Tribune in 1882, these articles provide an insightful look into rural English life, with topics reflecting the period's culture and agriculture. The volume includes an additional letter on the hay crop failure, and it has not been reprinted since its original release. Edited by Steven R. Butler, it also contains a brief biography of Reid and an informative introduction.