02335cam a22003133u 4500 48916 UtSlPG 20260610134126.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05042238 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Abbott, Charles C. (Charles Conrad), 1843-1919 Outings at Odd Times Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-05-10 Produced by Jan-Fabian Humann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Outings at Odd Times" by Charles C. Abbott is a collection of essays focusing on nature and outdoor exploration, written in the late 19th century. The work reflects Abbott's deep appreciation for the natural world, conveyed through his personal experiences and observations of wildlife and landscapes throughout the different seasons. The essays may appeal to readers interested in nature writing, philosophy, and the intricate relationships between humans and the environment. At the start of "Outings at Odd Times," the author introduces his admiration for nature and books about it, pondering the value of personal experience versus secondhand descriptions. He illustrates this idea through vivid imagery of a winter sunrise and its effects on the natural surroundings, including the activities of birds, mice, and other wildlife. Abbott urges readers to immerse themselves in nature rather than remain confined to books, set against his reflections on the joys of outdoor life and the importance of firsthand knowledge in a world filled with distractions. Through this opening, he sets the stage for a series of essays that promise to blend poetic observation with a practical understanding of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural history -- Outdoor books https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48916 89754 89754