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Title: Fresh Fields

Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Nature in England -- English woods: a contrast -- In Carlyle's country -- A hunt for the nightingale -- English and American song-birds -- Impressions of some English birds -- In Wordsworth's country -- A glance at British wild flowers -- British fertility -- A Sunday in Cheyne row -- At sea.

Credits: E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/americana)

Summary: "Fresh Fields" by John Burroughs is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores the author’s impressions of nature across England and Scotland, offering insights into the scenery, flora, fauna, and cultural landmarks, intertwining personal reflections with vivid descriptions. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for a reflective and sensory journey, as the author begins his travels by describing the intoxicating scent of peat in Ireland, which evokes a sense of nostalgia. Upon arriving in Scotland, he expresses a deep appreciation for the lush, verdant landscapes, contrasting them with the more rugged terrains of America. He vividly paints a picture of the pastoral charm found along the Clyde River, where he observes the harmonious coexistence of nature and industry. Burroughs reflects on various experiences, such as his encounters with local wildlife and the beauty of the English countryside, capturing not just the sights, but also the emotions and memories they evoke within him. The opening thus introduces readers to a work rich in nature writing, emphasizing the personal connection between the observer and the observed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burroughs, John, 1837-1921

EBook No.: 44127

Published: Nov 8, 2013

Downloads: 123

Language: English

Subject: Natural history -- Outdoor books

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:44127:2 2013-11-08T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Burroughs, John en 1
2024-12-23T10:11:42Z Fresh Fields

This edition has images.

Title: Fresh Fields

Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Nature in England -- English woods: a contrast -- In Carlyle's country -- A hunt for the nightingale -- English and American song-birds -- Impressions of some English birds -- In Wordsworth's country -- A glance at British wild flowers -- British fertility -- A Sunday in Cheyne row -- At sea.

Credits: E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/americana)

Summary: "Fresh Fields" by John Burroughs is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores the author’s impressions of nature across England and Scotland, offering insights into the scenery, flora, fauna, and cultural landmarks, intertwining personal reflections with vivid descriptions. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for a reflective and sensory journey, as the author begins his travels by describing the intoxicating scent of peat in Ireland, which evokes a sense of nostalgia. Upon arriving in Scotland, he expresses a deep appreciation for the lush, verdant landscapes, contrasting them with the more rugged terrains of America. He vividly paints a picture of the pastoral charm found along the Clyde River, where he observes the harmonious coexistence of nature and industry. Burroughs reflects on various experiences, such as his encounters with local wildlife and the beauty of the English countryside, capturing not just the sights, but also the emotions and memories they evoke within him. The opening thus introduces readers to a work rich in nature writing, emphasizing the personal connection between the observer and the observed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burroughs, John, 1837-1921

EBook No.: 44127

Published: Nov 8, 2013

Downloads: 123

Language: English

Subject: Natural history -- Outdoor books

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:44127:3 2013-11-08T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Burroughs, John en 1