
1. A quest to find the real Watership Down - in Hampshire
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Tranquil Walk through the Countryside
The chapter follows a peaceful walk through the English countryside, up a hill towards Watership Down, with the speaker observing the natural surroundings like wood pigeons, crows, and sheep pastures. It explores the landscape near Newbury, detailing the allure of distant hills and the serene views of Hampshire and Berkshire farmland, reflecting how the environment might have inspired Richard Adams in creating Watership Down for his characters.
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