Far and Near

Far and Near: The Writings of John Burroughs V13 is a collection of essays and observations written by the renowned American naturalist and writer, John Burroughs. This volume is the thirteenth in a series that compiles the best of Burroughs' works on nature, wildlife, and the environment. The essays in this book cover a wide range of topics, from the beauty of the natural world to the importance of conservation and preservation. Burroughs' writing is characterized by his deep love and respect for the natural world, and his ability to convey his observations in a clear and engaging manner. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in nature writing, environmentalism, or simply the beauty of the world around us.1901. Volume Thirteen 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: In Green Alaska; Wild Life about My Cabin; New Gleanings in Old Fields; Bird Life in Winter; A Birds' Free Lunch; Two Birds'-Nests; August Days; Babes in the Woods; and A Lost February. 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.