John Burroughs - Clara Barrus - Bog

""John Burroughs: Boy and Man"" is a biographical account of the life of John Burroughs, written by Clara Barrus. Burroughs was an American naturalist and essayist who lived from 1837 to 1921. The book explores his life from his childhood in rural New York to his later years as a celebrated writer and conservationist. Barrus draws on Burroughs' own writings, as well as interviews with his family and friends, to paint a vivid portrait of this influential figure. The book covers Burroughs' early years as a farm boy, his education, his time as a teacher, and his eventual career as a writer. It also delves into his relationships with other writers and thinkers of his time, such as Walt Whitman and John Muir. Throughout the book, Barrus highlights Burroughs' love of nature and his commitment to preserving the natural world. Overall, ""John Burroughs: Boy and Man"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of America's most important naturalists and writers.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.