Rambles with John Burroughs by R. J. H. De Loach
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About this eBook
| Author | De Loach, R. J. H. (Robert John Henderson), 1873- |
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| LoC No. | 12013431 |
| Title | Rambles with John Burroughs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The simple life -- Around Slabsides and the Den -- John Burroughs in the South -- Rambles around Roxbury -- The Old Clump -- John Burroughs as poet -- John Burroughs and Walt Whitman -- John Burroughs and the birds. |
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| Summary | "Rambles with John Burroughs" by R. J. H. De Loach is a collection of personal reflections and essays written in the early 20th century. This work pays homage to John Burroughs, a prominent naturalist and essayist, exploring his thoughts on nature, literature, and simplicity in life. Through De Loach's lens, readers are invited to appreciate Burroughs’s profound connection with the natural world, alongside his admiration for fellow writers and philosophers such as Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau. The opening of "Rambles with John Burroughs" presents the author’s deep appreciation for Burroughs, sharing insights from their encounters and reflecting on the simplicity and beauty inherent in nature. De Loach describes moments spent in Burroughs' rustic retreat, Slabsides, where the naturalist finds solace and inspiration, illustrating a life dedicated to understanding and celebrating the outdoors. The text intertwines personal anecdotes with discussions of Burroughs' philosophy on nature, emphasizing honesty and the rejection of ‘fake’ representations of the natural world. This introduction sets a warm, reflective tone that captures the essence of both the man and his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37811 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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