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100 1 _aKnapp, Adeline,
_d1860-1909
245 1 0 _aIn the Christmas Woods :
_bBeing the introductory essay of a series on observations of nature through the year
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-27
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"In the Christmas Woods" by Adeline Knapp is a reflective essay written in the late 19th century that serves as an introductory piece for a series of observations on nature throughout the year. The book encapsulates the author's contemplations upon the beauty and phenomena of the natural world, particularly during the Christmas season, when she experiences rain in the woods instead of the traditionally expected snow. It explores themes of connection to nature and the cyclical processes of life within it. In this evocative essay, Knapp invites readers to accompany her on a journey through a rain-soaked landscape, where she details the reactions of wildlife to the storm and observes the transformative impact of rain on the environment. She encounters various creatures, such as birds and a curious snail, while reflecting on the underlying principles of growth, resilience, and the beauty inherent in nature's processes. Knapp's writing emphasizes the interconnectedness of life, articulating a philosophy that aligns human experiences with the lives of flora and fauna, suggesting that awareness of nature can foster a deeper appreciation of life itself. Her prose is rich in imagery and metaphor, creating a vivid portrayal of the Christmas woods amidst the rain, capturing a moment of stillness and introspection in the face of natural phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
700 1 _aKeith, William,
_d1838-1911
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64149
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