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100 1 _aTorrey, Bradford,
_d1843-1912
245 1 2 _aA world of green hills
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-02-12
505 0 _aNorth Carolina: A day's drive in three states. In quest of ravens. A mountain pond. Birds, flowers, and people -- Virginia: A nook in the Alleghanies. At Natural Bridge.
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"A World of Green Hills" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of nature observations and reflections written in the late 19th century. Through the lens of the author’s keen eye, the book explores the natural beauty and human experiences found in the Blue Ridge Mountains, particularly how the environment influences and reflects human nature. The opening chapters suggest that Torrey embarks on a personal journey through various landscapes, capturing the flora and fauna he encounters, as well as interactions with locals encountered along the way. At the start of the work, Torrey shares an immersive description of his travel from a winter landscape into the lush, green hills of the South, marking a transition into a vibrant summer setting. He notes the beauty of the natural features surrounding him, including the black-jack oaks and the harmonious chirping of various birds. His narrative introduces a colored driver who shares insights about the local wildlife, enhancing the journey with a blend of human and natural stories. The opening portion captures the essence of adventure, with the promise of discoveries about both the natural world and the people who inhabit it, setting a contemplative tone for the book ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1898
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
653 _aBird watching
653 _aBlue Ridge Mountains -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/worldofgreenhill00torriala
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70026
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