My Garden Acquaintance; A Good Word For Winter; A Moosehead Journal; The Farmer's Boy (1871)

My Garden Acquaintance; A Good Word For Winter; A Moosehead Journal; The Farmer�������s Boy is a collection of four essays written by the American poet and essayist, James Russell Lowell. The essays were first published in various magazines and newspapers in the 19th century and were later compiled into this book in 1871.The first essay, My Garden Acquaintance, is a charming account of the author's experiences with the plants and animals in his garden. Lowell writes about his interactions with the various creatures that inhabit his garden, including birds, insects, and even a mischievous squirrel.The second essay, A Good Word For Winter, is a celebration of the winter season. Lowell argues that winter is often unfairly maligned and that it has its own unique beauty and pleasures. He describes the joys of winter sports, the beauty of snow-covered landscapes, and the coziness of curling up by a warm fire.The third essay, A Moosehead Journal, is a travelogue of Lowell's trip to the Moosehead Lake region of Maine. He describes the stunning natural beauty of the area, including its forests, mountains, and lakes. He also writes about his encounters with the local people and their way of life.The final essay, The Farmer�������s Boy, is a nostalgic look back at Lowell's childhood on his family's farm. He describes the hard work and simple pleasures of farm life, including planting and harvesting crops, caring for livestock, and enjoying the beauty of the natural world.Overall, My Garden Acquaintance; A Good Word For Winter; A Moosehead Journal; The Farmer�������s Boy is a delightful collection of essays that showcase Lowell's skill as a writer and his love for the natural world.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.