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1) Fresh fields
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This is John Burroughs' 1887 work, 'Fresh Fields'. It presents an authentic sketch of English nature and countryside in an accessible and charming way only Burroughs could achieve. This volume is highly recommended for lovers of nature writing. Contents include: 'Nature In England', 'English Woods: A Contrast', 'In Carlyle's Country', 'A Hunt For The Nightingale', 'English And American Song-birds', 'Impressions Of Some English Birds', 'In Wordsworth's...
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This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. Signs and Seasons reminds Americans about the virtues of a simple lifestyle. Enjoyed by everyone from schoolchildren to presidents, John Burroughs' casual, entertaining style made him one of the first great nature writers. In this delightful book, first published in 1886, he reflects on the spiritual value of nature, a lesson still relevant to the twenty-first century....
3) Pepacton
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"Pepacton" is a fantastic collection of nature poetry and prose by American Naturalist John Burroughs, first published in 1898. Each chapter concerns a different aspect of nature, ranging from the countryside in summer to wild herbs. This volume will appeal to lovers of nature writing, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Burroughs' seminal work. Contents include: "Pepacton: A Summer Voyage", "Springs", "An Idyl Of The Honey-bee",...
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In 1903, a renowned naturalist joined the President of the United States for a two-week camping trip to Yosemite. John Burroughs offers these delightful reminiscences of Theodore Roosevelt, which center on their ramble through America's first national park and their shared joy in the region's wildlife and geologic wonders. The two observed gophers, badgers, elk, mountain sheep, black-tailed deer, and birds of all kinds while camping in picturesque...
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