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"A literary naturalist with a duty to record his own unique perceptions of the natural world. " -Edward Renehan "For the development of close observation and good feeling toward the common things of life, I know of no writings better than those of John Burroughs." -Mary E. Burt... Read Full Overview

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Nature chose the spring of the year for the time of John Burroughs's birth. A little before the day when the wake-robin shows itself, that the observer might be on hand for the sight, he was born in Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, on the western borders of the Catskill Mountains;... Read Full Overview

""Birds And Bees, Sharp Eyes And Other Papers"" is a collection of essays written by John Burroughs, an American naturalist and essayist. The book contains a series of observations and reflections on the natural world, including birds, bees, insects, and other animals. Burroughs'... Read Full Overview

How surely the birds know their enemies See how the wrens and robins and bluebirds pursue and scold the cat, while they take little or no notice of the dog Even the swallow will fight the cat, and, relying too confidently upon its powers of flight, sometimes swoops down so... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Circus Fists is a short story by Robert Ervin Howard. Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 - June 11, 1936) was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He is well known for his character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the... Read Full Overview

Join naturalist John Burroughs as he explores the beauty and wonder of the American landscape. From the intricate details of bird behavior to the majesty of sweeping vistas, Burroughs' essays are a celebration of the natural world. With his keen eye and lyrical prose, he invites... Read Full Overview

Nature chose the spring of the year for the time of John Burroughs's birth. A little before the day when the wake-robin shows itself, that the observer might be on hand for the sight, he was born in Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, on the western borders of the Catskill Mountains;... Read Full Overview