Signs and Seasons

Signs and Seasons: The Writings of John Burroughs V7 is a collection of essays and observations on nature by American naturalist and writer John Burroughs. This volume is the seventh in a series of collections of Burroughs' writings, and includes essays on a variety of topics, including the changing seasons, bird migration, and the habits of various animals. Burroughs' writing is characterized by his deep love and appreciation for the natural world, and his ability to observe and describe its wonders in a way that is both poetic and informative. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves nature and wants to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the natural world.1886. Volume Seven 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: A Sharp Lookout; A Spray of Pine; Hard Fare; The Tragedies of the Nests; A Snow-Storm; A Taste of Maine Birch; Winter Neighbors; A Salt Breeze; A Spring Relish; A River View; Bird Enemies; Phases of Farm Life; and Roof-Tree. 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.