Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2008-01-21 Public domain in the USA. 186 Burroughs, John 1837 1921 Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, David Wilson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers" by John Burroughs is a collection of naturalistic essays written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on various small mammals, particularly squirrels, chipmunks, and other fur-bearing creatures, providing observations about their behaviors, habitats, and interactions with humans. Burroughs combines detailed descriptions with personal anecdotes and reflections, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of these animals’ lives. The opening portion introduces the reader to the captivating world of squirrels, beginning with an articulate observation on their cunning methods of harvesting nuts. Burroughs describes a meticulous squirrel that cleverly cuts chestnut burrs to ensure it has prime access to the nuts before other animals can claim them. The narrative weaves anecdotal evidence of the squirrels’ agility, intelligence, and resourcefulness, detailing their leaping ability and adaptability in various situations. Through vivid imagery and thoughtful musings, Burroughs immerses the reader in a woodland setting, setting the tone for a book that celebrates nature and invites a deeper connection with the behaviors of these fascinating creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Animal behavior Mammals QL Text Animals-Wild Animals-Wild-Mammals Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Science - General 268742 268499 2024-10-10T12:28:02.687280 2023-09-11T04:46:52.650781 text/html text/html 262722 2008-01-21T15:21:17 text/html 2198808 2021-01-03T06:45:15 text/html application/zip 2252403 2024-10-10T12:28:10.060219 application/epub+zip 2249545 2024-10-10T12:28:04.363272 application/epub+zip 213950 2024-10-10T12:28:03.475293 application/epub+zip 2354147 2024-10-10T12:28:14.590217 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2301615 2024-10-10T12:28:08.656277 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279493 2022-09-11T09:48:23.981199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209589 209458 2024-10-10T12:28:01.649296 2023-09-11T04:46:51.929738 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 209284 2021-01-03T06:45:15 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 80602 2021-01-03T06:45:15 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 209291 2021-01-03T06:45:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80602 2021-01-03T06:45:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21921 2024-10-10T12:28:14.754194 application/rdf+xml 22256 2024-10-10T12:28:03.589249 image/jpeg 3164 2024-10-10T12:28:03.537279 image/jpeg 2201772 2024-10-10T12:28:02.798260 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia