Field and Study: The Writings of John Burroughs V20 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162726304)

Field and Study: The Writings of John Burroughs V20 is a collection of essays and writings by the American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs. This volume focuses on his observations and reflections on nature, particularly his experiences in the fields and forests of the United States. Burroughs' writing is characterized by his deep love and appreciation for the natural world, and his ability to convey its beauty and wonder through his prose. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the behavior of birds and animals to the changing seasons and the rhythms of life in the wilderness. It also includes some of Burroughs' more philosophical musings on the meaning of life and the human relationship with nature. Overall, Field and Study is a rich and inspiring collection of writings that will appeal to anyone with an interest in nature, wildlife, and the outdoors.1919. Volume Twenty of Twenty-Three, Riverby Edition. John Burroughs emerged from an obscure boyhood in the Catskill Mountains to write more than thirty books, create the genre of the nature essay, and become the preeminent nature writer of his day. Through his essays in books and popular magazines, John Burroughs taught countless Americans to appreciate nature. Contents: Part I. Afield: The Spring Bird Procession; Nature Lore; The Familiar Birds; Fuss and Feathers; The Songs of Birds; Orchard Secrets; Nature in Little; The Insect Mind; A Clever Beastie; Phases of Animal Life; Each After Its Kind; The Pleasures of Science; New Gleanings in Old Fields. Part II. Study Notes: Literature; Religion; Science; Evolution; Nature and Natural History; and Miscellaneous Notes. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Burroughs
ISBN-10: 116272630X
ISBN-13: 9781162726304
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 356
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d