Wake Robin: The Writings of John Burroughs V1 is a collection of essays, observations, and reflections on nature and the outdoors by the American naturalist and writer John Burroughs. The book is named after the spring wildflower known as the wake robin or trillium, which is the subject of one of the essays. The collection includes essays on a variety of topics, such as bird-watching, hiking, camping, and the joys of solitude in nature. Burroughs also reflects on the changing seasons, the beauty of the natural world, and the importance of preserving the environment for future generations.Throughout the book, Burroughs writes in a clear and descriptive style, bringing the reader along on his journeys and observations. His love and appreciation for nature are evident in every page, and his writing is both informative and inspiring.This volume is the first in a series of collections of Burroughs’ writings, and it provides a comprehensive introduction to his work for readers who may be unfamiliar with his writing. Wake Robin is a must-read for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to deepen their connection with the natural world.1871. Volume One 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. His first book, Wake-Robin, is mainly a book about about the Birds, or more properly an invitation to the study of Ornithology, and the purpose of the author will be carried out in proportion as it awakens and stimulates the interest of the reader in this branch of Natural History. Contents: The Return of the Birds; In the Hemlocks; The Adirondacks; Birds’-Nests; Spring at the Capital; Birch Browsings; The Bluebird; and The Invitation. 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.