Ways of Nature - John Burroughs - Bog

Ways of Nature: The Writings of John Burroughs V14 is a book that compiles the writings of John Burroughs, a prominent American naturalist and essayist from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book contains a collection of his essays, observations, and reflections on nature, wildlife, and the environment. The topics covered in the book include the changing seasons, the habits of birds and animals, the beauty of the wilderness, and the importance of preserving natural habitats. Burroughs' writing style is lyrical and descriptive, and he often incorporates personal anecdotes and experiences into his essays. The book is the fourteenth volume in a series that aims to preserve and showcase Burroughs' work for modern readers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in nature writing and environmentalism.1905. Volume Fourteen 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. He writes in the Preface to this volume that the reader will find this book to be quite a departure in certain ways from the tone and spirit of his previous books, especially in regard to the subject of animal intelligence. Contents: Ways of Nature; Bird-Songs; Nature with Closed Doors; The Wit of a Duck; Factors in Animal Life; Animal Communication; Devious Paths; What Do Animals Know?; Do Animals Think and Reflect?; A Pinch of Salt; The Literary Treatment of Nature; A Beaver's Reason; Reading the Book of Nature; and Gathered by the Way. 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.