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The time of the falling of leaves has come again. Once more in our morning walk we tread upon carpets of gold and crimson, of brown and bronze, woven by the winds or the rains out of these delicate textures while we slept. How beautifully the leaves grow old! How full of light and color are their last days! There are exceptions, of course. The leaves of most of the fruit-trees fade and wither and fall ingloriously. They bequeath their heritage of color to their fruit. Upon it they lavish the hues which other trees lavish upon their leaves. The pear-tree is often an exception. I have seen pear orchards in October painting a hillside in hues of mingled bronze and gold. And well may the pear-tree do this, it is so chary of color upon its fruit. But in October what a feast to the eye our woods and groves present! The whole body of the air seems enriched by their calm, slow radiance. They are giving back the light they have been absorbing from the sun all summer. The carpet of the newly fallen leaves looks so clean and delicate when it first covers the paths and the highways that one almost hesitates to walk upon it. Was it the gallant Raleigh who threw down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth to walk upon? See what a robe the maples have thrown down for you and me to walk upon! How one hesitates to soil it! The summer robes of the groves and the forests-more than robes, a vital part of themselves, the myriad living nets with which they have captured, and through which they have absorbed, the energy of the solar rays. What a change when the leaves are gone, and what a change when they come again! A naked tree may be a dead tree. The dry, inert bark, the rough, wirelike twigs change but little from summer to winter. When the leaves come, what a transformation, what mobility, what sensitiveness, what expression! Ten thousand delicate veined hands reaching forth and waving a greeting to the air and light, making a union and compact with them, like a wedding ceremony. How young the old trees suddenly become! what suppleness and grace invest their branches! The leaves are a touch of immortal youth. As the cambium layer beneath the bark is the girdle of perennial youth, so the leaves are the facial expression of the same quality. The leaves have their day and die, but the last leaf that comes to the branch is as young as the first. The leaves and the blossom and the fruit of the tree come and go, yet they age not; under the magic touch of spring the miracle is repeated over and over.

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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; the precise date was April 3, 1837. Until 1863 he remained in the country about his native place, working on his father's farm, getting his schooling in the district school and neighboring academies, and taking his turn also as teacher. As he himself has hinted, the originality, freshness, and wholesomeness of his writings are probably due in great measure to the unliterary surroundings of his early life, which allowed his mind to form itself on unconventional lines, and to the later companionships with unlettered men, which kept him in touch with the sturdy simplicities of life. From the very beginnings of his taste for literature, the essay was his favorite form. Dr. Johnson was the prophet of his youth, but he soon transferred his allegiance to Emerson, who for many years remained his "master enchanter." To cure himself of too close an imitation of the Concord seer, which showed itself in his first magazine article, Expression, he took to writing his sketches of nature, and about this time he fell in with the writings of Thoreau, which doubtless confirmed and encouraged him in this direction. But of all authors and of all men, Walt Whitman, in his personality and as a literary force, seems to have made the profoundest impression upon Mr. Burroughs, though doubtless Emerson had a greater influence on his style of writing.

John Burroughs Talks: His Reminiscences and Comments is a book written by John Burroughs, an American naturalist and essayist. The book is a collection of Burroughs' conversations with various individuals on a wide range of topics, including nature, literature, philosophy, and politics. The conversations were recorded by Burroughs' friend and secretary, Clara Barrus, and transcribed into this book. The book offers insights into Burroughs' personal life and his thoughts on various issues. He shares his experiences growing up on a farm in rural New York, his love for nature, and his travels across the United States and Europe. Burroughs also discusses his relationships with other writers, such as Walt Whitman and Theodore Roosevelt. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Burroughs' life and work, as well as for anyone interested in the natural world and the literary and philosophical movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.1922. Illustrated. Other the years, Johnson kept a pretty full record of Burroughs������� conversations, much of it taken down in notes while he spoke. Johnson�������s notes were made in longhand and seldom caught complete sentences, but he was able to capture the words and phrases that were peculiarly Burroughs������� own. The greater portion of the book is an attempt, based chiefly on the notes gathered, to give a faithful report of Burroughs������� unconventional talk. Contents: The Old Farm; Boyhood in the Catskills; The Faults of a City; Schooldays; Teaching in the Groping Years; A Treasury Clerk in Washington; Ideals in Education; Farming beside the Hudson; Rustic Housekeeping; Walt Whitman; Reading and Writing; Slabsides in the Woods; Comments on Religion; The Charm of Nature; Correspondence; Woodchuck Lodge and the Hay-barn Study; Roosevelt; Travels at Home and Abroad; Making a Living; Edison and Ford; The World War; and Last Years. 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.

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John Burroughs (April 3, 1837 - March 29, 1921) was an American naturalist and nature essayist, active in the U.S. conservation movement. The first of his essay collections was Wake-Robin in 1871. In the words of his biographer Edward Renehan, Burroughs' special identity was less that of a scientific naturalist than that of "a literary naturalist with a duty to record his own unique perceptions of the natural world." The result was a body of work whose resonance with the tone of its cultural moment explains both its popularity at that time, and its relative obscurity since.Burroughs was the seventh of Chauncy and Amy Kelly Burroughs' ten children. He was born on the family farm in the Catskill Mountains, near Roxbury in Delaware County, New York. As a child he spent many hours on the slopes of Old Clump Mountain, looking off to the east and the higher peaks of the Catskills, especially Slide Mountain, which he would later write about. As he labored on the family farm he was captivated by the return of the birds each spring and other wildlife around the family farm including frogs and bumblebees. In his later years he credited his life as a farm boy for his subsequent love of nature and feeling of kinship with all rural things.

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Field and Study: The Writings of John Burroughs V20 is a collection of essays and writings by the American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs. This volume focuses on his observations and reflections on nature, particularly his experiences in the fields and forests of the United States. Burroughs' writing is characterized by his deep love and appreciation for the natural world, and his ability to convey its beauty and wonder through his prose. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the behavior of birds and animals to the changing seasons and the rhythms of life in the wilderness. It also includes some of Burroughs' more philosophical musings on the meaning of life and the human relationship with nature. Overall, Field and Study is a rich and inspiring collection of writings that will appeal to anyone with an interest in nature, wildlife, and the outdoors.1919. Volume Twenty 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: Part I. Afield: The Spring Bird Procession; Nature Lore; The Familiar Birds; Fuss and Feathers; The Songs of Birds; Orchard Secrets; Nature in Little; The Insect Mind; A Clever Beastie; Phases of Animal Life; Each After Its Kind; The Pleasures of Science; New Gleanings in Old Fields. Part II. Study Notes: Literature; Religion; Science; Evolution; Nature and Natural History; and Miscellaneous Notes. 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.

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The Breath of Life: The Writings of John Burroughs V18 is a book that compiles the works of John Burroughs, a renowned American naturalist and essayist. This volume includes a collection of his essays that explore various aspects of nature, including birds, flowers, and the changing seasons. Burroughs' writing style is known for its poetic and descriptive language, which transports readers to the natural world he so deeply loved. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in nature writing and the beauty of the natural world.1915. Volume Eighteen 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. In this volume Burroughs studies the mystery of life's nature and origin. Contents: The Breath of Life; The Living Wave; A Wonderful World; The Baffling Problem; Scientific Vitalism; A Bird of Passage; Life and Mind; Life and Science; The Journeying Atoms; The Vital Order; The Arrival of the Fit; and The Naturalist's View of Life. 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.

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""Leaf and Tendril: The Writings of John Burroughs V15"" is a collection of essays and observations written by the American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs. This volume is the fifteenth in a series of collections of Burroughs' works, and it focuses on his observations of plant life, including leaves, vines, and other forms of vegetation. Burroughs' writing is known for its poetic descriptions of nature and its ability to convey a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world. In this book, readers will find essays on topics such as the beauty of autumn leaves, the symbolism of vines, and the ecological importance of plants. Whether you are a nature lover, a student of ecology, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful writing, ""Leaf and Tendril"" is sure to inspire and delight.1908. Volume Fifteen 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 Art of Seeing Things; The Coming of Summer; A Breath of April; A Walk in the Fields; Gay Plumes and Dull; Straight Seeing and Straight Thinking; Human Traits in the Animals; Animal and Plant Intelligence; The Reasonable but Unreasoning Animals; The Grist of the Gods; The Divine Soil; An Outlook Upon Life; and All's Right with the World. 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.

Ways of Nature: The Writings of John Burroughs V14 is a book that compiles the writings of John Burroughs, a prominent American naturalist and essayist from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book contains a collection of his essays, observations, and reflections on nature, wildlife, and the environment. The topics covered in the book include the changing seasons, the habits of birds and animals, the beauty of the wilderness, and the importance of preserving natural habitats. Burroughs' writing style is lyrical and descriptive, and he often incorporates personal anecdotes and experiences into his essays. The book is the fourteenth volume in a series that aims to preserve and showcase Burroughs' work for modern readers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in nature writing and environmentalism.1905. Volume Fourteen 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. He writes in the Preface to this volume that the reader will find this book to be quite a departure in certain ways from the tone and spirit of his previous books, especially in regard to the subject of animal intelligence. Contents: Ways of Nature; Bird-Songs; Nature with Closed Doors; The Wit of a Duck; Factors in Animal Life; Animal Communication; Devious Paths; What Do Animals Know?; Do Animals Think and Reflect?; A Pinch of Salt; The Literary Treatment of Nature; A Beaver's Reason; Reading the Book of Nature; and Gathered by the Way. 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.

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.

""Literary Values and Other Papers: The Writings of John Burroughs V12"" is a collection of essays and articles written by American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs. The volume contains a variety of topics, including literary criticism, nature writing, and personal reflections. Burroughs writes about the importance of literature, the value of nature, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. The essays are written in Burroughs' signature style, which is characterized by a deep appreciation for the natural world and a thoughtful, contemplative approach to writing. This volume is part of a larger series of Burroughs' writings and provides a valuable insight into the mind of one of America's most beloved nature writers.1902. Volume Twelve 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: Literary Values; Analogy-True and False; Style and the Man; Criticism and the Man; Recent Phases of Literary Criticism; Thou Shalt Not Preach; Democracy and Literature; Poetry and Eloquence; Gilbert White Again; Lucid Literature; Mere Literature; Another Word on Emerson; Thoreau's Wildness; Nature in Literature; Suggestiveness; On the Rereading of Books; The Spell of the Past; and The Secret of Happiness. 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.

John Burroughs (April 3, 1837 - March 29, 1921) was an American naturalist and nature essayist, active in the U.S. conservation movement. The first of his essay collections was Wake-Robin in 1871. In the words of his biographer Edward Renehan, Burroughs' special identity was less that of a scientific naturalist than that of "a literary naturalist with a duty to record his own unique perceptions of the natural world." The result was a body of work whose resonance with the tone of its cultural moment explains both its popularity at that time, and its relative obscurity since.Burroughs was the seventh of Chauncy and Amy Kelly Burroughs' ten children. He was born on the family farm in the Catskill Mountains, near Roxbury in Delaware County, New York. As a child he spent many hours on the slopes of Old Clump Mountain, looking off to the east and the higher peaks of the Catskills, especially Slide Mountain, which he would later write about. As he labored on the family farm he was captivated by the return of the birds each spring and other wildlife around the family farm including frogs and bumblebees. In his later years he credited his life as a farm boy for his subsequent love of nature and feeling of kinship with all rural things.