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100 1 _aGrayson, David,
_d1870-1946
245 1 0 _aGreat Possessions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aJuliet Sutherland, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Great Possessions" by David Grayson is a reflective work that appears to be a philosophical memoir or nature writing, likely from the early 20th century. The book explores themes of nature, sensory experience, and the simple joys of rural life through the lens of the narrator, who intimately recounts the beauty of the world around him, particularly the smells and flavors found in nature. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces his deep appreciation for the senses of smell and taste, contrasting them with the more celebrated senses of sight and hearing. He describes his candid reflections on life as he ages, recounting a desire to savor every aspect of existence, particularly during a beautiful May morning in his garden. Through vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, the narrator reveals the joy found in the scents of lilacs and strawberries, enjoying a rich sensory experience that fosters a profound connection to the natural world. His reminiscences and observations serve as a celebration of the simple yet extraordinary occurrences in daily life, setting the tone for a profound exploration of nature and the beauty of living in harmony with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
653 _aGrayson, David, 1870-1946 -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Amherst Region
653 _aCountry life -- Massachusetts -- Amherst Region
653 _aMassachusetts -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
653 _aAmherst Region (Mass.) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10593
999 _c52053
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