Boschgeheimen by William J. Long
"Boschgeheimen" by William J. Long is a nature-themed narrative written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricacies of the wildlife within the forests and fields, exploring the lives of various animals in their natural habitats. The narrative is rich with observations and insights into the behaviors of creatures like the shy woodland mouse, Tookhees, and the elusive otter, Keeonekh, creating a vivid portrait of the delicate balance oflife in the wilderness. The opening of "Boschgeheimen" introduces readers to the author’s reflections on nature, emphasizing the importance of quiet observation to unlock the secrets of the forest. Long shares anecdotes about Tookhees, a skittish woodland mouse, as it cautiously emerges to investigate its surroundings while remaining ever aware of lurking predators. The text paints a picture of the mouse’s world, describing its unique behaviors and instincts, and transitions to the narrative of Keeonekh, the otter, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of life in a river ecosystem. This section sets the tone for a work that not only celebrates the beauty and mystery of nature but also encourages readers to adopt a more patient and observant approach to the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952 |
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| Illustrator | Copeland, Charles, 1858-1929 |
| Translator | Stoffel, Cilia, 1887-1976 |
| Title | Boschgeheimen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Chiefly translations of selected chapters from Secrets of the Woods,#1901. "Wolkvleugel, de Adelaar" is translated from Wilderness Ways,#15950. |
| Contents | Inleiding -- De Boschmuis -- Een Verborgen Paadje in de Wildernis -- Keeonekh, de Visscher -- Koskomenos, de Verstooteling -- De oude Beukenpatrijs -- Wolkvleugel, de Adelaar -- De Indiaansche Namen. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Zoology -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Animal behavior -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60224 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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