Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 75 Barrus, Clara 1864 1931 Our Friend John Burroughs Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Joyce M. Noverr, and David Widger "Our Friend John Burroughs" by Clara Barrus is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and influence of the poet-naturalist John Burroughs, offering intimate insights into his character, relationships, and literary contributions. It highlights his deep connection to nature, his approachable personality, alongside his impact on nature writing and literary culture. The opening of the text sets the stage for a heartfelt tribute to Burroughs, describing how many people consider him a close friend through his writings. Clara Barrus reflects on Burroughs's popularity and the affection he has garnered from readers from various walks of life. It elaborates on the symbiotic relationship between Burroughs and his audience, emphasizing that the appreciation of his spirit and philosophies transcends mere authorship. Through these initial pages, readers are introduced to both Burroughs as a person and the broader themes of nature, humanity, and the search for genuine connection with the world around them. The passage paints a portrait of Burroughs not only as an accomplished writer but as a beloved figure who encourages a deeper appreciation of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Naturalists -- United States -- Biography PS Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Literature Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals 437744 437745 2024-10-03T09:43:33.225545 2023-10-03T08:46:43.282928 text/html text/html 432069 2013-02-01T11:32:04 text/html; charset=us-ascii 160452 2013-02-01T11:32:04 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 236663 2024-10-03T09:43:41.145483 application/epub+zip 243604 2024-10-03T09:43:36.397500 application/epub+zip 233499 2024-10-03T09:43:35.104514 application/epub+zip 418044 2024-10-03T09:43:44.827460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399151 2024-10-03T09:43:40.352491 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358845 2022-09-03T12:24:13.140384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389122 389094 2024-10-03T09:43:32.616548 2023-10-03T08:46:42.812939 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 388911 2009-03-28T14:07:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 154985 2009-03-28T14:09:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19751 2024-10-03T09:43:45.031452 application/rdf+xml 13566 2024-10-03T09:43:35.675485 image/jpeg 3742 2024-10-03T09:43:35.387489 image/jpeg 230999 2024-10-03T09:43:33.265518 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