02199cam a22003253u 4500 3131 UtSlPG 20260610133108.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 How Spring Came in New England Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-10 Produced by David Widger "How Spring Came in New England" by Charles Dudley Warner is a reflective and humorous essay that delves into the unpredictable nature of spring in New England, written during the late 19th century. This work blends elements of observational writing and natural philosophy as it explores the transitions between winter and spring in this region, vividly capturing the climatological complexities and the emotional responses they evoke in the local populace. In the book, Warner personifies the struggle between winter and spring, illustrating how this seasonal battle affects both nature and the human spirit. He elegantly describes the gradual thaw, the return of vegetation, and the emergence of wildlife, while simultaneously conveying the treachery of spring storms that can suddenly revert the landscape back to wintry despair. Humor and irony abound as he recounts the hopes of New Englanders for a gentle spring, only to have them dashed by an unexpected snowstorm or a chilling wind. Ultimately, Warner captures the essence of life in New England, where the relentless cycle of nature becomes a metaphor for human resilience and the perpetual hope that colors the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spring Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Description and travel New England -- Climate https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3131 45203 45203