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Title: A Watcher in The Woods
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Birds' winter beds -- Some snug winter beds -- "Mus'rattin'" -- Feathered neighbors -- From river-ooze to tree-top -- Rabbit roads -- Second crops -- In the October moon.
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Summary: "A Watcher in The Woods" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. The book offers a contemplative examination of wildlife, particularly focusing on the lives and struggles of birds and other creatures during the harsh winters of New England. Through vivid descriptions and personal observations, it deepens readers' appreciation for the natural world and its inhabitants. The opening of the book sets a poignant tone as the narrator reflects on the plight of birds facing a fierce winter storm. Against the backdrop of a cold, dark night, he wonders where these creatures find shelter and warmth. He recounts a moment of awakening to find frozen quails at his window, illustrating the desperation of wildlife in harsh conditions. Throughout the opening passages, Sharp blends poetic imagery with keen naturalist insights, illustrating the contrasts between human comforts and the struggles of wild animals, making a strong case for empathy towards nature as he explores the interconnectedness of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharp, Dallas Lore, 1870-1929
Illustrator: Horsfall, R. Bruce (Robert Bruce), 1869-1948
EBook No.: 40842
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- Outdoor books
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Watcher in The Woods
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Birds' winter beds -- Some snug winter beds -- "Mus'rattin'" -- Feathered neighbors -- From river-ooze to tree-top -- Rabbit roads -- Second crops -- In the October moon.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Julia Neufeld and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Watcher in The Woods" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. The book offers a contemplative examination of wildlife, particularly focusing on the lives and struggles of birds and other creatures during the harsh winters of New England. Through vivid descriptions and personal observations, it deepens readers' appreciation for the natural world and its inhabitants. The opening of the book sets a poignant tone as the narrator reflects on the plight of birds facing a fierce winter storm. Against the backdrop of a cold, dark night, he wonders where these creatures find shelter and warmth. He recounts a moment of awakening to find frozen quails at his window, illustrating the desperation of wildlife in harsh conditions. Throughout the opening passages, Sharp blends poetic imagery with keen naturalist insights, illustrating the contrasts between human comforts and the struggles of wild animals, making a strong case for empathy towards nature as he explores the interconnectedness of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharp, Dallas Lore, 1870-1929
Illustrator: Horsfall, R. Bruce (Robert Bruce), 1869-1948
EBook No.: 40842
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- Outdoor books
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.