02322cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450049001442640051001933000047002443360026002913370026003173380036003435000031003795050214004105080128006245201101007525340045018536530010018986530009019086530037019178560042019543163UtSlPG20260610133108.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aBurroughs, John,d1837-192110aBirds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and Other Papers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2002-04-010 aBirds -- Bird enemies -- The Tragedies of the Nests -- Bees -- An Idyl of the Honey-Bee -- The Pastoral Beese birch -- Sharp eyes -- The apple -- A taste of Maine birch -- Winter neighbors -- Notes by the way. aProduced by Patricia C. Franks, Lisa Carter, Danette Dulny, Charles Duvall, Cheri Ripley, Cheryl Sullivan, and David Widger a"Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and Other Papers" by John Burroughs is a collection of nature essays likely written during the late 19th century. This volume showcases Burroughs's keen observations of various aspects of the natural world, particularly focusing on the lives of birds and bees, as well as the intricacies of their interactions with the environment and each other. The opening of this work presents the author’s background and influences, setting the stage for his contemplative and detailed explorations of nature. Burroughs reflects on his life experiences that shaped his writing style and deep appreciation for wildlife. He introduces themes of the vulnerability of bird life, highlighting the challenges they face from predators and environmental changes while also showcasing the beauty and complexities of their existence. The essays promise readers not only a celebration of the natural world but also insights into the human inclination to interact with it, which, at times, can lead to tragic consequences for its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aBirds aBees aNatural history -- Outdoor books40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3163