Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 196 Burroughs, John 1837 1921 Winter Sunshine Winter sunshine -- The exhilarations of the road -- The snow-walkers -- The fox -- A March chronicle -- Autumn tides -- The apple -- An October abroad Jack Eden "Winter Sunshine" by John Burroughs is a collection of reflective essays and nature writings created in the late 19th century. The text focuses on Burroughs's observations of the natural world, particularly during the winter months, exploring themes of beauty, the changing seasons, and the emotional responses that the landscape evokes. The author draws from personal experiences and philosophical musings, offering insights into the human connection with nature. The opening of "Winter Sunshine" introduces the reader to Burroughs's nuanced understanding of climate as he contrasts the humid atmosphere of England with the varied climate of America. He expresses admiration for the beauty of winter days, describing how the winter sunlight enhances the landscape and invigorates the spirit. Burroughs's delightful prose paints vivid images of autumn colors and crisp air, inviting readers to appreciate the tranquility of outdoor excursions. He shares both the challenges of winter weather and the joys of walking amidst the serene backdrop of nature, capturing the essence of his aim to celebrate the invigorating energy that winter brings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Natural history -- Outdoor books QH Text Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Science - General 416393 430486 2024-10-22T10:01:14.727398 2023-10-02T10:13:37.669134 text/html text/html 395488 2024-10-22T08:38:12 text/html 231646 2024-10-22T10:01:34.636347 application/epub+zip 237142 2024-10-22T10:01:24.920336 application/epub+zip 231766 2024-10-22T10:01:19.021417 application/epub+zip 432180 2024-10-22T10:01:42.837328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412347 2024-10-22T10:01:33.732324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384372 2022-09-02T13:51:55.605875 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371859 372008 2024-10-22T10:01:14.063389 2023-10-02T10:13:37.322147 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 352169 2024-10-22T08:38:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19926 2024-10-22T10:01:42.982275 application/rdf+xml 16221 2024-10-22T10:01:24.073345 image/jpeg 4020 2024-10-22T10:01:23.785368 image/jpeg 230366 2024-10-22T10:01:14.763439 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