Publisher's Synopsis
Locusts and Wild Honey: The Writings of John Burroughs V4 is a book that compiles the works of John Burroughs, a renowned American naturalist and essayist. The book is the fourth volume in a series that presents a comprehensive collection of Burroughs' literary works. The book contains a variety of essays and writings that explore Burroughs' observations and experiences of the natural world. From his childhood memories of exploring the woods and fields of rural New York to his later travels across the United States, Burroughs' writing is filled with vivid descriptions of the flora and fauna he encountered. The book also includes Burroughs' reflections on the role of nature in human life, as well as his musings on topics such as spirituality, philosophy, and literature. Throughout his writing, Burroughs emphasizes the importance of connecting with the natural world and finding meaning in the rhythms of the natural world.Overall, Locusts and Wild Honey: The Writings of John Burroughs V4 is a fascinating collection of essays and writings that offers a unique perspective on the natural world and the human experience.1879. Volume Four 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: The Pastoral Bees; Sharp Eyes; Strawberries; Is It Going to Rain?; Speckled Trout; Birds and Birds; A Bed of Boughs; Birds'-Nesting; and The Halcyon in Canada. 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.
