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LoC No.: 21019081
Title: The Seer of Slabsides
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Seer of Slabsides" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. It celebrates the life and contributions of the naturalist John Burroughs, examining his deep love for nature and the simplicity of life at his home, Slabsides, in New York. The book delves into Burroughs's philosophy and unique perspective on the interconnectedness of life, nature, and humanity. In this heartfelt tribute, Sharp reflects on Burroughs's character, his observations of the outdoor world, and how he communicated the beauty of everyday life through his writings. The narrative paints a vivid portrait of a man who was deeply engaged with nature—studying woodchucks, planting a vineyard, and cultivating friendships. Burroughs is portrayed as a seeker of the simple joys in life, embodying an optimistic view of the world that inspired many. His writing is characterized not only by love for natural history but also by a sincerity that makes it accessible and meaningful to readers. Through Sharp's lens, we appreciate Burroughs’s legacy as a vital voice in American literature and nature writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharp, Dallas Lore, 1870-1929
EBook No.: 43846
Published: Sep 29, 2013
Downloads: 39
Language: English
Subject: Burroughs, John, 1837-1921
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21019081
Title: The Seer of Slabsides
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Akers 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.)
Summary: "The Seer of Slabsides" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. It celebrates the life and contributions of the naturalist John Burroughs, examining his deep love for nature and the simplicity of life at his home, Slabsides, in New York. The book delves into Burroughs's philosophy and unique perspective on the interconnectedness of life, nature, and humanity. In this heartfelt tribute, Sharp reflects on Burroughs's character, his observations of the outdoor world, and how he communicated the beauty of everyday life through his writings. The narrative paints a vivid portrait of a man who was deeply engaged with nature—studying woodchucks, planting a vineyard, and cultivating friendships. Burroughs is portrayed as a seeker of the simple joys in life, embodying an optimistic view of the world that inspired many. His writing is characterized not only by love for natural history but also by a sincerity that makes it accessible and meaningful to readers. Through Sharp's lens, we appreciate Burroughs’s legacy as a vital voice in American literature and nature writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharp, Dallas Lore, 1870-1929
EBook No.: 43846
Published: Sep 29, 2013
Downloads: 39
Language: English
Subject: Burroughs, John, 1837-1921
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.