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100	1		_aTorrey, Bradford, _d1843-1912
245	1	4	_aThe Clerk of the Woods
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-03-06
505	0		_aA short month -- A full migration -- A favorite round -- In the Cambridge swamp -- A quiet afternoon -- Popular woodpeckers -- Late summer notes -- Wood silence -- Southward bound -- Four dreamers -- A day in Franconia -- With the waders -- On the North Shore again -- Autumnal moralities -- A text from Thoreau -- The pleasures of melancholy -- In the old paths -- The prosperity of a walk -- Signs of spring -- Old colony berry pastures -- Squirrels, foxes, and others -- Winter as it was -- "Down at the store" -- Birds at the window -- A good-by to winter -- Bird songs and bird talk -- Chipmunks, bluebirds, and robins -- March swallows -- Woodcock vespers -- Under April clouds -- Flying squirrels and spade-foot frogs -- The warblers are coming.
508			_aE-text prepared by Steve Mattern, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520			_a"The Clerk of the Woods" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of observational essays focused on nature, authored in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the seasonal changes and the author's intimate experiences with the natural world, particularly birds and plants, while reflecting on their beauty and significance. The book captures the essence of countryside life, emphasizing the importance of being present in nature. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of May, a month characterized by the vibrant return of nature after winter. The author reminisces about the striking beauty of blooming trees and the joyful reappearance of migratory birds, capturing moments of personal reflection and appreciation for the outdoors. He shares his observations on various species, illustrating their behaviors and interactions, thus weaving a rich tapestry of life within the natural surroundings. Through lyrical descriptions and thoughtful musings, the beginning establishes the tone for a work that celebrates the simple joys found in observing the intricacies of nature throughout different seasons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNatural history -- Outdoor books
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64727
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