02338cam a22003253u 4500 31292 UtSlPG 20260610133720.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01022844 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 A Year in the Fields Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-16 John Burroughs: a biographical sketch -- A snow storm -- Winter neighbors -- A spring relish -- April -- Birch browsings -- A bunch of herbs: Fragrant wild flowers. Weeds --Autumn tides -- A sharp lookout. Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Year in the Fields" by John Burroughs is a collection of nature writings composed in the late 19th century. The book explores the observations and reflections of Burroughs as he engages with the natural world through the seasons, capturing the intricate details of wildlife and the beauty of the landscape. Focused primarily on his experiences in the Catskills region, it combines elements of personal memoir with keen ecological insight. The opening of the text introduces readers to Burroughs's contemplative style, starting with a vibrant description of a snowstorm. He reflects on the quiet anticipation of snowfall, detailing the transformation of the landscape and the activities of local wildlife as winter progresses. Burroughs vividly illustrates the snowfall's effects on the environment, evoking each sensory detail, from the visual beauty to the subtle sounds that characterize a winter scene. His appreciation for the interplay of natural phenomena sets the tone for the rest of the selections within the collection, inviting readers to enter a world filled with wonder and a profound respect for nature’s cycles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural history -- Outdoor books https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31292 72138 72138