Everyday Adventures by Samuel Scoville
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| Author | Scoville, Samuel, 1872-1950 |
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| LoC No. | 20019518 |
| Title | Everyday Adventures |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Everyday adventures -- Zero birds -- Snow stories -- A runaway day -- The raven's nest -- Hidden treasure -- Bird's-nesting -- The treasure hunt -- Orchid hunting -- The marsh dwellers -- The seven sleepers -- Dragon's blood. |
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| Summary | "Everyday Adventures" by Samuel Scoville is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores the beauty and simplicity of everyday encounters with wildlife and the natural world, inviting readers to see the adventures that lie just outside their front doors. Scoville's reflections are steeped in vivid descriptions of flora and fauna, with personal anecdotes that emphasize both the joy and the lessons found within these experiences. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the serene and intimate atmosphere of watching wildlife in a beech wood. The author recounts a pleasant May day spent trying to observe as many birds as possible, culminating in the unexpected sight of a red fox and her cubs. The narrative reveals the playful and inquisitive nature of the cub as it interacts with its environment, illustrating Scoville’s focus on gentle observation rather than aggressive hunting. The author expresses a deep connection to the wild creatures, suggesting a sense of stewardship and wonder in his interactions, setting the tone for a reflective exploration of the natural world that continues throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40919 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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