Project Gutenberg
2005-02-01
Public domain in the USA.
140
Burroughs, John
1837
1921
The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton
Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Pepacton: a summer voyage -- Springs -- An idyl of the honey-bee -- Nature and the poets -- Notes by the way -- Footpaths -- A bunch of herbs -- Winter pictures.
This etext was produced by Jack Eden; wakerobin.org
“Pepacton” by John Burroughs is a nature memoir written in the late 19th century. The volume represents a personal journey that intertwines Burroughs' reflections on the natural beauty and intricacies of his native area, particularly the Pepacton Creek, with his experiences as a traveler and observer of wildlife. Through his narrative, Burroughs reflects on themes of nature, solitude, and human connection to the environment. At the start of the narrative, Burroughs prepares for a summer voyage along the Pepacton branch of the Delaware River, signaling a return to his roots. He describes constructing his own boat as a rite of passage that ignites his enthusiasm for exploration and a desire to unveil the concealed wonders of nature. As he embarks on his journey, he encounters various obstacles, including shallow waters and unexpected mishaps, which dampen his spirits. However, the solitude he experiences on the river leads him to amusing and poignant reflections, marking the beginning of a deeper exploration into both the wilderness and his own thoughts as he reflects on the very essence of life and nature. The tone mixes the challenges of his voyage with a philosophical contemplation of the natural world, setting the stage for a rich narrative of discovery and appreciation for the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
en
Natural history -- Outdoor books
PS
Text
Browsing: Literature
Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals
442886
442801
2024-10-03T13:28:45.938748
2023-10-04T04:11:57.368957
text/html
text/html
450696
2021-01-27T00:47:07
text/html; charset=utf-8
155344
2021-01-27T00:47:07
text/html; charset=utf-8
application/zip
248519
2024-10-03T13:28:56.361676
application/epub+zip
255531
2024-10-03T13:28:50.013756
application/epub+zip
232025
2024-10-03T13:28:48.488722
application/epub+zip
498601
2024-10-03T13:29:00.590928
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
487233
2024-10-03T13:28:55.302721
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
442552
2022-09-04T06:04:04.481627
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
382732
382698
2024-10-03T13:28:44.541779
2023-10-04T04:11:56.215964
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
text/plain
377619
2020-12-30T13:44:16
text/plain; charset=utf-8
149730
2020-12-30T13:44:16
text/plain; charset=utf-8
application/zip
19517
2024-10-03T13:29:00.718771
application/rdf+xml
19125
2024-10-03T13:28:49.072710
image/jpeg
4137
2024-10-03T13:28:48.782757
image/jpeg
243962
2024-10-03T13:28:45.975719
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
en.wikipedia