A Year in the Fields

""A Year in the Fields: Selections from the Writings of John Burroughs"" is a collection of essays and observations by the renowned American naturalist and writer, John Burroughs. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter representing a different month of the year and the various natural phenomena that occur during that time. From the budding of spring flowers to the migration of birds in the fall, Burroughs' writings capture the beauty and wonder of the natural world. His keen observations and poetic prose offer insight into the rhythms of the seasons and the interconnectedness of all living things. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves nature and wants to deepen their appreciation for the world around them.1875. Some of the writings of John Burroughs, the American naturalist, best remembered for his essays on nature. Contents: A Biographical Sketch of Burroughs; A Snow-Storm; Winter Neighbors; A Spring Relish; April; Birch Browsings; A Bunch of Herbs: Fragrant Wild Flowers and Weeds; Autumn Tides; and A Sharp Lookout. 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.