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Title: Little Rivers: A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Prelude -- Little rivers -- A leaf of spearmint -- Ampersand -- A handful of heather -- The ristigouche from a horse-yacht -- Alpenrosen and goat's milk -- Au large -- Trout-fishing in the Traun -- At the sign of the balsam bough -- A song after sundown -- The wood-notes of the veery.
Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary: "Little Rivers: A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness" by Henry Van Dyke is a collection of reflective essays written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of nature, leisure, and the simple joys of life, particularly focusing on the serene beauty and companionship offered by little rivers. Through eloquent prose, Van Dyke articulates a philosophy of idleness—advocating for a restorative connection with nature that transcends the bustle of daily life. The opening of the book introduces a tone of yearning and appreciation for the natural world, framed by the author’s nostalgic desire to escape to a simpler, more peaceful existence defined by rivers and their tranquil surroundings. Van Dyke vividly describes the river as a nurturing companion that brings forth joyful experiences and interactions with both nature and fellow beings, emphasizing the importance of taking time to leisurely appreciate the beauty of small streams. Through poetic imagery, he conveys his wish to wander alongside rivers, evoking a sense of calm and a rekindled connection with the soothing flow of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Van Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933
EBook No.: 1562
Published: May 12, 2006
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Fishing
Subject: Outdoor life
Subject: American essays
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Little Rivers: A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Prelude -- Little rivers -- A leaf of spearmint -- Ampersand -- A handful of heather -- The ristigouche from a horse-yacht -- Alpenrosen and goat's milk -- Au large -- Trout-fishing in the Traun -- At the sign of the balsam bough -- A song after sundown -- The wood-notes of the veery.
Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary: "Little Rivers: A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness" by Henry Van Dyke is a collection of reflective essays written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of nature, leisure, and the simple joys of life, particularly focusing on the serene beauty and companionship offered by little rivers. Through eloquent prose, Van Dyke articulates a philosophy of idleness—advocating for a restorative connection with nature that transcends the bustle of daily life. The opening of the book introduces a tone of yearning and appreciation for the natural world, framed by the author’s nostalgic desire to escape to a simpler, more peaceful existence defined by rivers and their tranquil surroundings. Van Dyke vividly describes the river as a nurturing companion that brings forth joyful experiences and interactions with both nature and fellow beings, emphasizing the importance of taking time to leisurely appreciate the beauty of small streams. Through poetic imagery, he conveys his wish to wander alongside rivers, evoking a sense of calm and a rekindled connection with the soothing flow of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Van Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933
EBook No.: 1562
Published: May 12, 2006
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Fishing
Subject: Outdoor life
Subject: American essays
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.