02576cam a22003253u 4500 19645 UtSlPG 20260610133446.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916 Under the Trees and Elsewhere Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-10-27 An April day -- Under the apple boughs -- Along the road: I -- Along the road: II -- The open fields -- Earth and sky -- The mystery of night -- Off shore -- A mountain rivulet -- The earliest insights -- The heart of the woods -- Beside the river -- At the spring -- On the heights -- Under college elms -- A summer morning -- A summer noon -- Eventide -- The turn of the tide -- A memory of summer -- In the Forest of Arden, I-XI -- An undiscovered island, I-VI. Produced by Al Haines "Under the Trees and Elsewhere" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a collection of nature essays likely written in the late 19th century. The work explores the beauty and significance of nature through the lens of human experience, focusing on the emotional and philosophical reflections prompted by seasonal changes and natural landscapes. It emphasizes a deep emotional connection between humanity and the natural world, celebrating the quiet moments of appreciation and insight found in solitude. The opening of the collection introduces the author's personal retreat from the busyness of life into the tranquility of nature. He reflects on the dullness that had taken over his study, prompting him to seek solace outdoors. As he experiences the awakening of spring, with blossoming apple trees and the subtle transformations of the landscape, he conveys a profound appreciation for the gentler aspects of nature that often go unnoticed amidst the vibrant summer sights. The first chapter sets the stage for a series of contemplative essays that invite readers to find beauty and meaning in the quiet and often overlooked moments of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Essays Natural history -- Outdoor books https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19645 60983 60983