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Houghton, Mifflin and Company
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Originally published in 1879, 'Locusts And Wild Honey' is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs, dealing with bees, birds, wild flowers and fruits, and much more. Beautifully-written and profoundly thought-provoking, this volume constitutes a must-read for nature lovers and fans of Burroughs' wonderful work. Contents include: "The Pastoral Bees," "Sharp Eyes," "Strawberries," "Is It Going to Rain?" "Speckled Trout," "Birds and...
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This is John Burroughs 1887 work, 'Birds And Poets'. It contains masterful sketches of bird life interspersed with delightful poems, interesting historical information, and beautiful descriptive prose. This volume will appeal to all with a love of nature writing and poetry, and it would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: 'Birds and Poets', 'Touches Of Nature', 'A Bird Medley', 'April', 'Spring Poems', 'Our Rural Divinity',...
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'The Wit of a Duck and Other Papers' is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs, first published in 1901. The titular paper, 'The Wit of a Duck', is a fascinating essay on bird intelligence, while the rest deal with other bird-related subjects. Contents include: 'The Wit Of A Duck', 'An Astonished Porcupine', 'Human Traits In The Animals', 'The Downy Woodpecker', 'A Barn-door Outlook', 'Wild Life In Winter', 'Bird Life In Winter',...
4) Riverby
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English
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"Riverby" is a book written by American naturalist John Burroughs, first published in 1904. It was written at Burroughs' estate of the same name, which is located on the west bank of the Hudson river, in Ulster County, New York. There, he also wrote "Fresh Fields" (1884), "Signs and Seasons" (1886), and "Indoor Studies" (1889). This fantastic volume constitutes a must-read for fans and lovers of nature writing, and it is not to be missed by collectors...
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Within 'A Year in the Fields', Burroughs describes what an English field looks like in spring, summer autumn and winter, exploring the effect the four seasons have on the field and its inhabitants. Both charming and interesting, this volume is highly recommended for all lovers of nature writing. Contents include: 'John Burroughs A Biographical Sketch', 'A Snow-storm', 'Winter Neighbors' 'A Spring Relish', 'April', 'Birch', 'Browsings', 'A Bunch Of...
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English
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First published in 1905, 'Ways of Nature' is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs. Within them, Burroughs explores the idea of bird intelligence, which he maintains had been generally misjudged by his contemporaries due to a 'growing tendency to humanize the lower animals'. A fascinating and masterfully-written treatise, 'Ways of Nature' is not to be missed by fans of Burroughs' seminal work. Contents include: 'Ways Of Nature',...
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'Time and Change' is a 1912 work on geology by American naturalist John Boroughs. Within it, Buroughs explores the beauty and science behind the history of the Earth in the masterful way for which he is famous. Includes a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
8) Wake-Robin
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"Wake-Robin", John Burroughs' first book, is a detailed work on birds, being an alluring "invitation to the study of Ornithology". It's aim is to stimulate an interest in the natural history of birds, which Burroughs arguably achieves through a masterful marriage of interesting facts and beautiful writing. John Burroughs (1837 – 1921) was an American naturalist, essayist, and active member of the U.S. conservation movement. Burroughs' work was incredibly...
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This is John Burroughs' 1875 work, 'Winter Sunshine'. Within it, he describes with in wonderful prose and in breathtaking detail the beauty of Winter as observed in the New England countryside. Burroughs also explores a variety of other subjects in this book, ranging from the simple apple to British country churches. This volume will appeal to all those with a love of nature. Includes a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
10) My Boyhood
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English
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'My Boyhood' is collection of autobiographical sketches by American naturalist John Burroughs. The sketches primarily concern his early boyhood and farm life; and were diligently compiled by his son, Julian Burroughs. Includes a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
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Publisher
HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN AND COMPANY
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
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At the time I made the trip to Yellowstone Park with President Roosevelt in the spring of 1903, I promised some friends to write up my impressions of the President and of the Park, but I have been slow in getting around to it. The President himself, having the absolute leisure and peace of the White House, wrote his account of the trip nearly two years ago! But with the stress and strain of my life at 'Slabsides,'—administering the affairs...
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