Project Gutenberg 1997-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 60 Lowell, James Russell 1819 1891 Wilbur, Homer Meliboeus-Hipponax My Garden Acquaintance Produced by Anthony J. Adam, and David Widger "My Garden Acquaintance" by James Russell Lowell is a reflective collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work delves into themes of nature, gardening, and the intimate relationships between humans and the animal kingdom, appreciating the tranquility and wonder found in the natural world. Throughout the essays, Lowell draws on personal experience and observations of birds and wildlife, revealing a deep appreciation for both the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of rural life. In this book, Lowell shares his experiences and observations of the many birds and creatures that inhabit his garden, drawing comparisons between their lives and human society. With a keen sense of humor and a philosophical outlook, he recounts interactions with various species, like robins, crows, and orioles, exploring their behaviors, quirks, and importance in the ecosystem. The narrative is rich with vivid imagery and personal reflection, revealing how nature can provide solace and inspiration amid an increasingly complex human existence. Through his detailed accounts, Lowell emphasizes the beauty of simplicity and the lessons learned from observing nature's cycles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Essays Natural history QH PS Text 73002 73011 2024-09-01T07:35:42.523736 2023-10-01T07:04:53.050014 text/html text/html 68109 2020-05-13T10:55:22 text/html; charset=us-ascii 27068 2020-05-13T10:55:50 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 81949 2024-09-01T07:35:45.974714 application/epub+zip 81008 2024-09-01T07:35:43.894732 application/epub+zip 81008 2024-09-01T07:35:43.046730 application/epub+zip 175297 2024-09-01T07:35:47.560725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168294 2024-09-01T07:35:45.448736 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168455 2022-09-01T08:33:04.225099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62867 62839 2024-09-01T07:35:42.204733 2023-10-01T07:04:52.794988 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 62647 2020-05-13T10:55:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26028 2020-05-13T10:55:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17884 2024-09-01T07:35:47.712701 application/rdf+xml 14672 2024-09-01T07:35:43.397726 image/jpeg 3852 2024-09-01T07:35:43.224734 image/jpeg 83972 2024-09-01T07:35:42.530744 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