02792cam a22003493u 4500 67906 UtSlPG 20260610134552.0 m cr n 260607r20221903utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03025738 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Walton, Mason Augustus, 1838- A Hermit's Wild Friends; or, Eighteen Years in the Woods Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-04-23 Nature versus medicine -- Satan the raccoon -- Wabbles -- Bismarck, the red squirrel -- Changes in hermit-life -- The white-footed mouse -- Three years later -- The crow -- Life in the woods -- Mr. and Mrs. Chewink -- Some of the wild things -- The instinct of the cowbird -- Bee hunting -- Tiny -- The chestnut-sided warbler -- Instinct -- The chickadees -- Triplefoot. Tom Cosmas compiled from materials made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain. "A Hermit's Wild Friends; or, Eighteen Years in the Woods" by Mason Augustus Walton is a reflective account written in the early 20th century. This narrative captures the author's experiences during nearly two decades of solitude spent in nature, documenting his observations of the wildlife around him. Walton introduces readers to various creatures, including birds and woodland animals, offering keen insights into their behaviors and interactions within their natural environment. The beginning of the book sets the stage for Walton's transformation from a city-dweller struggling with health issues to a rejuvenated hermit living in the woods near Gloucester. He recounts how he sought refuge in nature as a remedy for his ailments, leading to significant improvements in his health and vitality. As he establishes his life among the trees and wildlife, Walton emphasizes the wonders of nature, detailing his early days of observation, including his experiences with the cowbird, raccoon, and song sparrows, which hint at deeper themes of coexistence and the intelligence of animals. The narrative blends autobiographical elements with rich natural history, making it a heartfelt tribute to the beauty and complexity of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Dana Estes & Company, 1903 Animal behavior Zoology https://archive.org/details/hermitswildfrien00waltiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67906 108728 108728