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100 1 _aBurroughs, John,
_d1837-1921
245 1 0 _aBirds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and Other Papers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2002-04-01
505 0 _aBirds -- Bird enemies -- The Tragedies of the Nests -- Bees -- An Idyl of the Honey-Bee -- The Pastoral Beese birch -- Sharp eyes -- The apple -- A taste of Maine birch -- Winter neighbors -- Notes by the way.
508 _aProduced by Patricia C. Franks, Lisa Carter, Danette Dulny, Charles Duvall, Cheri Ripley, Cheryl Sullivan, and David Widger
520 _a"Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and Other Papers" by John Burroughs is a collection of nature essays likely written during the late 19th century. This volume showcases Burroughs's keen observations of various aspects of the natural world, particularly focusing on the lives of birds and bees, as well as the intricacies of their interactions with the environment and each other. The opening of this work presents the author’s background and influences, setting the stage for his contemplative and detailed explorations of nature. Burroughs reflects on his life experiences that shaped his writing style and deep appreciation for wildlife. He introduces themes of the vulnerability of bird life, highlighting the challenges they face from predators and environmental changes while also showcasing the beauty and complexities of their existence. The essays promise readers not only a celebration of the natural world but also insights into the human inclination to interact with it, which, at times, can lead to tragic consequences for its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds
653 _aBees
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3163
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