In the Catskills: Selections from the Writings of John Burroughs by John Burroughs
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"In the Catskills: Selections from the Writings of John Burroughs" by John Burroughs is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. The book reflects Burroughs's deep affection for the Catskill region, where he spent his formative years. Through prose that evokes both a sense of wonder and nostalgia, he explores themes related to the natural world, seasonal changes, and rural life, capturing the essence of the landscape and
its wildlife. The opening of this collection introduces the significance of winter in the Catskills and how it transforms the environment into a realm of beauty and simplicity. Burroughs discusses the starkness of winter and how it influences human perception, enhancing clarity and focus. He describes the serenity of a snow-covered landscape, emphasizing the patterns made by animals like the red fox and the variety of tracks that tell the stories of different creatures. Throughout the passage, he skillfully observes the interactions between nature and its inhabitants, illustrating not only the beauty of the natural world but also the profound connection that humans can foster with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940 |
| LoC No. | 10021755 |
| Title | In the Catskills: Selections from the Writings of John Burroughs |
| Contents | The snow-walkers -- A white day and a red fox -- Phases of farm life -- In the hemlocks -- Birds'-nests -- The heart of the southern Catskills -- Speckled trout -- A bed of boughs. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history -- Outdoor books |
| Subject | Nature |
| Subject | Mountain life -- Literary collections |
| Subject | Catskill Mountains Region (N.Y.) -- Literary collections |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14108 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 657 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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