A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed.

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A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed.

by W. C. (William Chauncey) Bartlett

EN·~4 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

Part 1

31:12

Part 2

31:09

Part 3

31:23

Part 4

31:23

Part 5

31:08

Part 6

31:42

Part 7

31:00

Part 8

31:45

Part 9

16:50

Description

A series of lyrical essays invites listeners into the quiet corners of California’s wild landscapes, from mist‑kissed springs and towering redwoods to the salty breezes of the coast. Through vivid storytelling, the author weaves personal reflections on the restorative power of the woods, the charm of simple country hospitality, and the subtle wisdom found in everyday moments spent beneath a great rock or beside a mountain stream. The tone balances gentle humor with thoughtful observation, encouraging a pause from the bustle of city life to taste the fresh air of an untouched valley.

Interwoven with sketches of local color—such as a modest homestead, a bustling garden on a hill, and the lively chatter of a seaside inn—the collection captures a bygone era of frontier curiosity and reverence for nature. Listeners will feel the pull of the outdoors, the quiet camaraderie of travelers, and the timeless reminder that stepping away from familiar comforts can reveal new layers of self, much like a lobster shedding its shell.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (256K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

Apr 21, 2012

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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W. C. (William Chauncey) Bartlett

1818–1907

A lawyer, preacher, editor, and nature writer, he led a remarkably varied life and helped shape California literary culture in the 19th century. His work ranges from journalism and biography to reflective outdoor writing, with a voice closely tied to the American West.

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