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Chapters
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Description
A gentle portrait unfolds of a beloved naturalist whose life is woven tightly with the woods and fields of upstate New York. Through vivid scenes of him perched on a familiar boulder, shielding his eyes to watch woodchucks and bluebirds, the narrative captures his quiet wonder at the everyday rhythms of nature. The prose invites listeners to share his simple, almost childlike curiosity, offering reflections on how even the smallest creatures can hold profound fascination.
Set against the backdrop of Burroughs’s modest cottage at Woodchuck Lodge, the story blends personal anecdotes with lyrical observations of the surrounding hills, streams, and sky. Guests arrive, conversations drift, and the naturalist’s warm hospitality shines as he welcomes each traveler with a steady, unpretentious smile. Listeners will feel the crisp October air, hear the rustle of leaves, and be reminded of the timeless joy found in watching life unfold just a few steps away.
Details
Language
en
Duration
~50 minutes (48K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Akers 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
2013-09-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
About the author
Dallas Lore Sharp
1870–1929
A warm, observant nature writer and teacher, he brought birds, fields, woods, and changing seasons close to everyday readers. His books celebrate the life just beyond the doorstep rather than far-off wilderness.
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