000 02465cam a22003133u 4500
001 7441
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133207.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBurroughs, John,
_d1837-1921
245 1 4 _aThe Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-01
505 0 _aPepacton: a summer voyage -- Springs -- An idyl of the honey-bee -- Nature and the poets -- Notes by the way -- Footpaths -- A bunch of herbs -- Winter pictures.
508 _aThis etext was produced by Jack Eden; wakerobin.org
520 _a“Pepacton” by John Burroughs is a nature memoir written in the late 19th century. The volume represents a personal journey that intertwines Burroughs' reflections on the natural beauty and intricacies of his native area, particularly the Pepacton Creek, with his experiences as a traveler and observer of wildlife. Through his narrative, Burroughs reflects on themes of nature, solitude, and human connection to the environment. At the start of the narrative, Burroughs prepares for a summer voyage along the Pepacton branch of the Delaware River, signaling a return to his roots. He describes constructing his own boat as a rite of passage that ignites his enthusiasm for exploration and a desire to unveil the concealed wonders of nature. As he embarks on his journey, he encounters various obstacles, including shallow waters and unexpected mishaps, which dampen his spirits. However, the solitude he experiences on the river leads him to amusing and poignant reflections, marking the beginning of a deeper exploration into both the wilderness and his own thoughts as he reflects on the very essence of life and nature. The tone mixes the challenges of his voyage with a philosophical contemplation of the natural world, setting the stage for a rich narrative of discovery and appreciation for the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7441
999 _c49432
_d49432