Field and Study

Field and Study: The Writings of John Burroughs V20 is a collection of essays and observations by the renowned American naturalist and writer, John Burroughs. This volume features his reflections on the natural world, including his experiences in the fields and forests of upstate New York, as well as his musings on the role of nature in human life. Burroughs’ writing is known for its lyrical prose and keen observations, and this collection is no exception. The essays touch on a range of topics, from the beauty of wildflowers to the habits of birds, and offer a unique perspective on the natural world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the writings of John Burroughs or the beauty and wonder of nature.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.