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100 1 _aTorrey, Bradford,
_d1843-1912
245 1 0 _aFooting it in Franconia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-11-15
508 _aEmmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, 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"Footing it in Franconia" by Bradford Torrey is a nature-focused travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work captures the author’s experiences and observations while hiking in the Franconia region of New Hampshire, particularly exploring the area's flora and fauna. With a keen eye for detail and a love for the outdoors, Torrey immerses readers in the beauty of his surroundings and expresses his philosophical reflections on nature and companionship. The opening of the book transports readers into Torrey's journey through the scenic Franconia landscape, starting with a vivid description of a train ride and his ascent into the autumn-scented forests. As he arrives at his destination, he reflects on the company of a deceased friend who had shared many walks with him in the past. Despite the absence of this companion, he finds solace in engaging with the natural world around him, detailing his encounters with birds, butterflies, and other elements of wilderness life. The narrative blends personal nostalgia with a profound appreciation for the beauty of nature, setting the tone for a meditative exploration of existence and the simple joys of walking in the hills. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1901
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
653 _aWhite Mountains (N.H. and Me.)
653 _aFranconia Mountains (N.H.)
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/footingitinfra00torr
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69355
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