02258cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500230014826400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750800990038852012580048753400450174565300370179065300170182765300280184485600430187299900170191518629UtSlPG20260610133432.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aJefferies, Richard,d1848-188710aNature Near London 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2006-06-19 aProduced by Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Nature Near London" by Richard Jefferies is a reflective nature writing piece written in the late 19th century. The work explores the rich and vibrant natural world that exists in close proximity to the urban landscape of London, emphasizing that one does not need to venture far into the countryside to appreciate wildlife. Instead, the author shares his observations of various birds and plants that thrive in the area, challenging the notion that nature can only be fully experienced in remote locations. The opening of the text sets a contemplative tone as Jefferies recounts his experiences living just outside London, where he discovers an abundance of bird life and natural beauty. He vividly describes the sights and sounds of springtime, from the songs of chiffchaffs and nightingales to the rustling foliage where rabbits and pheasants are spotted. Anecdotes about the different species and the changes of the seasons reveal his deep appreciation and connection to the environment around him. As he reflects on the contrasts between the peaceful countryside and the bustling city, he invites readers to observe and find solace in the simple beauty of nature, even in such a metropolitan setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aNatural history -- Outdoor books aNature study aCountry life -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18629 c60015d60015