Where the forest murmurs : Nature essays by William Sharp
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| Author | Sharp, William, 1855-1905 |
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| Title | Where the forest murmurs : Nature essays |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Country Life Ltd., 1906. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Where the forest murmurs -- The mountain charm -- The clans of the grass -- The tides -- The hill-tarn -- At the turn of the year -- The sons of the north wind -- St. Bridget of the shores -- The heralds of March -- Thr tribe of the plover -- The awakener of the woods -- The wild apple -- Running waters -- The summer heralds -- The sea-spell -- Summer clouds -- The cuckoo's silence -- The coming of dusk -- At the rising of the moon -- The gardens of the sea -- The Milky Way -- September -- The children of wind and the clan of peace -- Still waters -- The Pleiad-Month -- The rainy Hyades -- Winter stars -- Beyond the blue Septentrions: Two legends of the polar stars -- White weather: a mountain reverie -- Rosa Mystica (and roses of autumn) -- The star of rest: a fragment. |
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| Summary | "Where the Forest Murmurs: Nature Essays" by Fiona Macleod is a collection of essays likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricate beauty and spiritual depth of nature, reflecting on the seasons and natural elements with a poetic sensibility. The essays depict the emotions and truths found in the wilderness, inviting readers to appreciate the natural world in all its phases of life and death. At the start of the book, the author offers a vivid description of the forest throughout the seasons, highlighting the subtle changes and underlying mysteries that each phase brings. There is an emphasis on the interplay between life and silence, joy and sorrow in nature, with a focus on sensory experiences such as the song of birds, the rustle of leaves, and the stillness of the snow-covered landscape. The opening sets a contemplative tone, encouraging readers to seek beauty and understanding in the quiet realms of the world around them, and to recognize the forest as a source of profound wisdom and inspiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history -- Outdoor books |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70192 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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