02528cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000390012624500160016526400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750502700039850802210066852011710088953400450206065300370210585600430214299900170218542591UtSlPG20260610133956.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08024897  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aKirkham, Stanton Davis,d1868-194410aIn the open 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-04-250 aThe point of view -- Signs of spring -- Bird life -- Songs of the woods -- Wild gardens -- Weeds -- Insect lore -- The ways of the ant -- Autumn studies -- Pasture stones -- Neighbors -- The winter woods -- Laughing waters -- The mountains -- The forest -- The sea.  aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"In the Open: Intimate Studies and Appreciations of Nature" by Stanton Davis Kirkham is a collection of essays exploring the beauty and intricacies of nature, likely written in the early 20th century. The text weaves a poetic and reflective examination of the relationship between humanity and the natural world, emphasizing the value of direct engagement with the outdoors. The author appeals to the reader's curiosity and desire to connect with the diverse life found in woods, fields, and gardens.  The opening of the book sets the tone by inviting readers into the serene world of nature and encapsulating the joy of experiencing its wonders firsthand. Kirkham describes the beauty of the changing seasons, the arrival of spring, and the vibrant life of birds and flowers awakening after winter. He shares intimate observations of various flora and fauna, encouraging readers to appreciate the subtleties and symphonies of the natural world. The text invites a contemplative engagement with nature as a restorative and enriching experience, advocating for a deep companionship with the environment that surrounds us. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNatural history -- Outdoor books40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42591  c83430d83430