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100	1		_aWalton, Mason Augustus, _d1838-
245	1	2	_aA Hermit's Wild Friends; or, Eighteen Years in the Woods
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-04-23
505	0		_aNature versus medicine -- Satan the raccoon -- Wabbles -- Bismarck, the red squirrel -- Changes in hermit-life -- The white-footed mouse -- Three years later -- The crow -- Life in the woods -- Mr. and Mrs. Chewink -- Some of the wild things -- The instinct of the cowbird -- Bee hunting -- Tiny -- The chestnut-sided warbler -- Instinct -- The chickadees -- Triplefoot.
508			_aTom Cosmas compiled from materials made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
520			_a"A Hermit's Wild Friends; or, Eighteen Years in the Woods" by Mason Augustus Walton is a reflective account written in the early 20th century. This narrative captures the author's experiences during nearly two decades of solitude spent in nature, documenting his observations of the wildlife around him. Walton introduces readers to various creatures, including birds and woodland animals, offering keen insights into their behaviors and interactions within their natural environment. The beginning of the book sets the stage for Walton's transformation from a city-dweller struggling with health issues to a rejuvenated hermit living in the woods near Gloucester. He recounts how he sought refuge in nature as a remedy for his ailments, leading to significant improvements in his health and vitality. As he establishes his life among the trees and wildlife, Walton emphasizes the wonders of nature, detailing his early days of observation, including his experiences with the cowbird, raccoon, and song sparrows, which hint at deeper themes of coexistence and the intelligence of animals. The narrative blends autobiographical elements with rich natural history, making it a heartfelt tribute to the beauty and complexity of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Dana Estes & Company, 1903
653			_aAnimal behavior
653			_aZoology
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/hermitswildfrien00waltiala
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67906
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