From the chapter - A present for grandfather. - why did the author describe the village as 'lonely... but also very quiet and peaceful '? Share with your friends Share 0 Chuyle answered this Why does the author describe the village as lonely but also very quiet and peaceful? -3 View Full Answer Alysha answered this The narrator described the village as peaceful as they could hear the pleasant sounds of stream flowing and the beating of drums for the mosque.It made the environment of village peaceful. 3