Project Gutenberg 2012-04-21 Public domain in the USA. 124 Bartlett, W. C. (William Chauncey) 1818 1907 Bartlett, William Chauncey A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. A breeze from the woods -- Locusts and wild honey -- A week in Mendocino -- Under a madroño -- A day on the Los Gatos -- Shadows of St. Helena -- The house on the hill -- The garden on the hill -- The homestead by the sea -- Suburban etchings -- Literature and art. Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Breeze from the Woods" by W. C. Bartlett is a collection of essays reflecting on nature and the human experience, written in the late 19th century. The essays transcend mere outdoor observations as they delve into themes like the need for escape from urban life, the joys of simple living, and philosophical musings inspired by nature. The author’s perspective imbues the narratives with a blend of humor, philosophy, and an appreciation for the natural world, all of which may appeal to those who cherish reflective and picturesque prose. At the start of the book, the author introduces a conversation about the necessity of vacations and the importance of immersing oneself in nature. He reflects on the monotonous grind of city life and suggests that a retreat into the woods can rejuvenate the mind and spirit. The opening portion includes a humorous discussion about a planned summer excursion, a decision to travel without the conveniences of modern means, and a vivid description of the party's preparations—including the animals, camping gear, and natural surroundings. Through a blend of philosophical insights and whimsical anecdotes, the text sets the stage for an exploration of the profound connections between humanity and the wilderness, inviting readers on a journey toward both adventure and contemplation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39497/39497-h/images/cover.jpg en California -- Description and travel American essays -- 19th century PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 310880 310872 2025-01-16T06:36:07.894536 2023-09-17T09:02:12.921113 text/html text/html 311842 2012-04-21T16:33:34 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 311614 2012-04-21T16:33:36 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 315995 2025-01-16T06:36:12.269045 application/epub+zip 317622 2025-01-16T06:36:08.548056 application/epub+zip 177157 2025-01-16T06:36:08.201072 application/epub+zip 404065 2025-01-16T06:36:15.370025 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376081 2025-01-16T06:36:11.892043 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234068 2022-09-18T06:29:36.279168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283069 282842 2025-01-16T06:36:07.167604 2023-09-17T09:02:12.565094 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 283036 2012-04-21T16:33:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 112837 2012-04-21T16:33:36 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 283032 2012-04-21T16:33:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112805 2012-04-21T16:33:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22042 2025-01-16T06:36:15.502003 application/rdf+xml 11392 2025-01-16T06:36:08.278036 image/jpeg 1711 2025-01-16T06:36:08.240029 image/jpeg 323652 2025-01-16T06:36:07.930586 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia