Riverby

Riverby: The Writings of John Burroughs V9 is a collection of essays and observations by the renowned American naturalist John Burroughs. The book is the ninth volume in a series that compiles Burroughs’ writings on various topics related to nature and the environment. In this volume, Burroughs focuses on his experiences and observations of life along the Hudson River, particularly in and around his home in Riverby. Through his keen observations and lyrical prose, Burroughs shares his insights into the natural world and the interconnectedness of all living things. The book is a testament to Burroughs’ deep love and appreciation for nature, and his belief in the importance of preserving it for future generations.1894. Volume Nine 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. Burroughs named this volume after his place, Riverby, on the Hudson. Contents: Among the Wild Flowers; The Heart of the Southern Catskills; Birds’ Eggs; Bird Courtship; Notes from the Prairie; Eye-Beams; A Young Marsh Hawk; The Chipmunk; Spring Jottings; Glimpses of Wild Life; A Life of Fear; Lovers of Nature; A Taste of Kentucky Blue-Grass; In Mammoth Cave; Hasty Observation; Bird Life in an Old Apple-Tree; The Ways of Sportsmen; and Talks with Young Observers. 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.