The book centers on Forster's boyhood at Rooks Nest, from 1883 to 1893, but also goes back in time and looks to the future. The author shows how the area around the Rooks Nest (inspiration for Forster's novel Howards End) has become an important symbol for rural life in the home counties. Black & white illustrations throughout. Very good condition, but spine of jacket sun-faded. Flaunden Press. Stevenage, Herts. 1991. Hb, Dj. USED. $7.00