Torrey, Bradford 1843-1912 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Spring Notes from Tennessee" by Bradford Torrey is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work documents the author's observations and experiences of the natural environment in Tennessee during springtime, particularly focusing on various birds and landscapes. Through his exploration, Torrey reflects not only on the beauty of nature but also on the historical significance of the locations he visits, particularly those related to the Civil War. The opening of the book sets the stage for Torrey's journey, starting with his arrival in Chattanooga amidst a thunderstorm, which he views as prophetic. He embarks on a visit to Missionary Ridge, where he encounters veterans reminiscing about the battlefield, which prompts his curiosity about the area's history. Meanwhile, Torrey's passion for ornithology shines through as he is easily captivated by the songs of various birds. He becomes distracted from learning about the human history of the place, instead immersing himself in the beauty of the natural world around him. This interplay between history and nature continues throughout the narrative, painting a picture of not just the landscape, but the complexity of memory and identity tied to these sites. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-05-21 Produced by JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Tennessee -- Description and travel Natural history -- Outdoor books Birds -- Tennessee QH Original publication data not identified rc01001282 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45708 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45708 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134041.0 45708