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100 1 _aTorrey, Bradford,
_d1843-1912
245 1 0 _aSpring notes from Tennessee
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-05-21
508 _aProduced by JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Spring Notes from Tennessee" by Bradford Torrey is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work documents the author's observations and experiences of the natural environment in Tennessee during springtime, particularly focusing on various birds and landscapes. Through his exploration, Torrey reflects not only on the beauty of nature but also on the historical significance of the locations he visits, particularly those related to the Civil War. The opening of the book sets the stage for Torrey's journey, starting with his arrival in Chattanooga amidst a thunderstorm, which he views as prophetic. He embarks on a visit to Missionary Ridge, where he encounters veterans reminiscing about the battlefield, which prompts his curiosity about the area's history. Meanwhile, Torrey's passion for ornithology shines through as he is easily captivated by the songs of various birds. He becomes distracted from learning about the human history of the place, instead immersing himself in the beauty of the natural world around him. This interplay between history and nature continues throughout the narrative, painting a picture of not just the landscape, but the complexity of memory and identity tied to these sites. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTennessee -- Description and travel
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
653 _aBirds -- Tennessee
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45708
999 _c86547
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