The Lake And The Woods: Or Nature's Calendar (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166130985)

""The Lake And The Woods: Or Nature's Calendar"" is a book written by Mikhail Prishvin, a renowned Russian writer, and naturalist. The book is a collection of essays that describe the natural beauty of the Russian countryside, particularly the forests and lakes. Prishvin takes the reader on a journey through the changing seasons, describing the flora and fauna that thrive during each time of the year. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each representing a month of the year. Prishvin's writing is vivid and poetic, as he uses his observations of nature to reflect on the human condition. He writes about the joy of spring, the heat of summer, the melancholy of autumn, and the harshness of winter. Throughout the book, Prishvin shares his deep love and respect for nature, and his desire to protect it from the destructive forces of human development. He also reflects on the spiritual and philosophical aspects of nature, exploring the connections between humans and the natural world. ""The Lake And The Woods: Or Nature's Calendar"" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers about the beauty and importance of nature.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: Mikhail Prishvin
ISBN-10: 1166130983
ISBN-13: 9781166130985
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 270
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d