02465cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450059001442640051002033000047002543360026003013370026003273380036003535000031003895050166004205080056005865201368006425340045020106530037020558560042020929990017021347441UtSlPG20260610133207.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBurroughs, John,d1837-192114aThe Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-010 aPepacton: 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.  aThis etext was produced by Jack Eden; wakerobin.org  a“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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNatural history -- Outdoor books40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7441  c49432d49432