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100 1 _aTorrey, Bradford,
_d1843-1912
245 1 0 _aNature's invitation: Notes of a bird-gazer, North and South
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-12
505 0 _aNew Hampshire -- Florida -- Texas and Arizona.
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"Nature's Invitation: Notes of a Bird-Gazer, North and South" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. The work centers on the author's experiences and observations while exploring various landscapes, particularly highlighting his encounters with birds and the natural environment. Through detailed descriptions and reflections, Torrey invites readers to appreciate the intricate beauty of nature and the delight found in bird-watching. The opening of this work introduces the reader to a trip Torrey took to New Hampshire, vividly depicting the challenges of travel in inclement weather and the beauty of the mountains shrouded in mist. He recounts moments of both frustration and wonder as he navigates the cold, rainy conditions, providing rich descriptions of the landscape, flora, and especially the birds he encounters. The narrative weaves personal reflections with keen observations of the natural world, setting a tone that resonates with both an appreciation for the outdoors and a contemplative spirit. As he engages with his surroundings, the connection to nature becomes a predominant theme, illustrating the joys and trials of a bird-gazer on a journey through varying terrains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1904
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
653 _aNatural history -- United States -- Popular works
653 _aTorrey, Bradford, 1843-1912 -- Travel -- United States
653 _aBird watching -- United States
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel -- Popular works
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/naturesinvitatio00torrrich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69774
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