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LoC No.: rc01001282
Title: Spring notes from Tennessee
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Spring Notes from Tennessee" by Bradford Torrey is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work documents the author's observations and experiences of the natural environment in Tennessee during springtime, particularly focusing on various birds and landscapes. Through his exploration, Torrey reflects not only on the beauty of nature but also on the historical significance of the locations he visits, particularly those related to the Civil War. The opening of the book sets the stage for Torrey's journey, starting with his arrival in Chattanooga amidst a thunderstorm, which he views as prophetic. He embarks on a visit to Missionary Ridge, where he encounters veterans reminiscing about the battlefield, which prompts his curiosity about the area's history. Meanwhile, Torrey's passion for ornithology shines through as he is easily captivated by the songs of various birds. He becomes distracted from learning about the human history of the place, instead immersing himself in the beauty of the natural world around him. This interplay between history and nature continues throughout the narrative, painting a picture of not just the landscape, but the complexity of memory and identity tied to these sites. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Torrey, Bradford, 1843-1912
EBook No.: 45708
Published: May 21, 2014
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Tennessee -- Description and travel
Subject: Natural history -- Outdoor books
Subject: Birds -- Tennessee
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: rc01001282
Title: Spring notes from Tennessee
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by JoAnn Greenwood, 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: "Spring Notes from Tennessee" by Bradford Torrey is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work documents the author's observations and experiences of the natural environment in Tennessee during springtime, particularly focusing on various birds and landscapes. Through his exploration, Torrey reflects not only on the beauty of nature but also on the historical significance of the locations he visits, particularly those related to the Civil War. The opening of the book sets the stage for Torrey's journey, starting with his arrival in Chattanooga amidst a thunderstorm, which he views as prophetic. He embarks on a visit to Missionary Ridge, where he encounters veterans reminiscing about the battlefield, which prompts his curiosity about the area's history. Meanwhile, Torrey's passion for ornithology shines through as he is easily captivated by the songs of various birds. He becomes distracted from learning about the human history of the place, instead immersing himself in the beauty of the natural world around him. This interplay between history and nature continues throughout the narrative, painting a picture of not just the landscape, but the complexity of memory and identity tied to these sites. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Torrey, Bradford, 1843-1912
EBook No.: 45708
Published: May 21, 2014
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Tennessee -- Description and travel
Subject: Natural history -- Outdoor books
Subject: Birds -- Tennessee
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.