Wake-Robin by John Burroughs
"Wake-Robin" by John Burroughs is a collection of essays on ornithology written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an invitation to readers to engage with the study of birds, sharing the author's personal observations and experiences in nature. As Burroughs describes the seasonal return of various bird species, the text reveals his deep appreciation for their beauty and behaviors. At the start of the volume, Burroughs paints a vividpicture of spring as the period when birds return to their habitats, detailing the arrival of species like the bluebird and robin. He reflects on the enchanting experience of discovering these birds in their natural environment, blending scientific observation with poetic prose. The opening serves to set the tone for a celebration of nature, as Burroughs encourages readers to seek out and appreciate the avian life that surrounds them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05021546 |
| Title | Wake-Robin |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The return of the birds -- In the hemlocks -- Adirondac -- Birds'-nests -- Spring at the capital -- Birch browsings -- The bluebird -- The invitation. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Rose Mawhorter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Natural history -- Outdoor books |
| Subject | Birds -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35712 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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