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100 1 _aMorris, Elisabeth Woodbridge,
_d1870-1964
245 1 4 _aThe Jonathan Papers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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 2010-09-27
505 0 _aForeword: on taking one's dessert first -- A placid runaway -- An unprogressive farm -- A desultory pilgrimage -- The yellow valley -- Larkspurs and hollyhocks -- The farm Sunday -- The grooming of the farm -- "Escaped from old gardens" -- The country road -- The lure of the berry -- In the rain -- As the bee flies -- A dawn experiment -- In the wake of the partridge -- Beyond the realm of weather -- Comfortable books -- In the firelight.
508 _aE-text prepared by Annie McGuire from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/)
520 _a"The Jonathan Papers" by Elisabeth Woodbridge Morris is a collection of nature-inspired essays written in the early 20th century. The book captures the joy of rural life, focusing on the serenity and pleasures derived from engaging with nature, particularly through the experiences of the narrating character alongside Jonathan, who shares her appreciation for the outdoors. The narrative embraces themes of simplicity, the beauty of unstructured time, and the fulfillment found in small moments. The opening of the work sets a reflective and whimsical tone as the author introduces her relationship with Jonathan and their mutual desire to escape societal obligations for a day of fishing during a picturesque spring. Their spontaneous decision to flee the mundane leads them to tranquil encounters with nature, illustrated through detailed descriptions of their surroundings – from the meandering brook to the happy challenges of fishing. This slice-of-life moment beautifully establishes the book's overarching celebration of nature's joys amidst the complexities of everyday life. It invites the reader to consider the importance of leisure, enjoyment, and cherishing tranquil experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
653 _aCountry life -- Connecticut
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33997
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