02583cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500120015826400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650504220038750802190080952010940102853400450212265300100216765300370217785600430221445307UtSlPG20260610134035.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12031069  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aBurroughs, John,d1837-192110aRiverby 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-04-020 aAmong the wild-flowers -- The heart of the southern Catskills -- Birds' eggs -- Bird courtship -- Notes from the prairie -- Eye-beams -- A young marsh hawk -- The chipmunk -- Spring jottings -- Glimpses of wild life -- A life of fear -- Lovers of nature -- A taste of Kentucky blue-grass -- In Mammoth Cave -- Hasty observation -- Bird life in an old apple-tree -- The ways of sportsmen -- Talks with young observers.  aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Lisa Reigel, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Riverby" by John Burroughs is a collection of outdoor essays written in the late 19th century. The book reflects Burroughs' keen observations and deep appreciation for nature, particularly the flora and fauna surrounding his home by the Hudson River. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, he shares his experiences with various plants and wildlife, inviting readers to connect with the beauty of the natural world.  The opening of "Riverby" introduces readers to Burroughs' musings on the discovery of new flowers during his seasonal observations. He expresses his desire for these encounters to be serendipitous rather than forced, emphasizing a natural connection with the environment. As he describes specific wildflowers, he weaves in mythological references and personal anecdotes, showcasing not only his botanical knowledge but also a poetic appreciation for nature's intricacies. Through this initial exploration, Burroughs sets the tone for an intimate and contemplative journey through the wonders of the outdoor world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBirds  aNatural history -- Outdoor books40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45307