Upon The Tree-Tops

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Upon The Tree-Tops

by Olive Thorne Miller

EN·~5 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

UPON THE TREE-TOPS - BY - OLIVE THORNE MILLER - ILLUSTRATED BY J. CARTER BEARD

0:32
2

INTRODUCTORY.

4:28
3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

0:40
4

UPON THE TREE-TOPS.

0:01
5

I. TRAMPS WITH AN ENTHUSIAST.

42:41
6

II. A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.

13:10
7

III. A THORN-TREE NEST.

36:37
8

IV. THE WITCHING WREN.

20:56
9

V. WHIMSICAL WAYS IN BIRD-LAND.

19:50
10

VI. THE "BIRD OF THE MUSICAL WING."

23:35

Description

Step into the quiet world of a dedicated bird‑room, where every feathered visitor is treated as a unique character rather than a distant specimen. The author’s keen eye turns everyday observations of thrushes, woodpeckers, warblers and even the mysterious shrike into vivid snapshots, each chapter unfolding like a gentle stroll through a leafy hallway. With a mix of personal anecdotes, field notes and the occasional whimsical poem, the book captures the subtle dramas that play out high in the treetops.

Beyond the familiar songbirds, the narrative drifts toward more enigmatic residents, hinting at secretive habits and surprising encounters that keep even seasoned naturalists guessing. Illustrations punctuate the prose, giving listeners a visual anchor as the voice describes the flutter of wings and the rustle of leaves. The result is a warm, intimate portrait of avian life that invites you to listen closely to the chorus of the forest and discover the personalities hidden among the branches.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (315K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-02-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Olive Thorne Miller

Olive Thorne Miller

1831–1918

Best known for writing as Olive Thorne Miller, she brought birds and everyday nature to life in a way that felt warm, observant, and inviting. Her books joined careful watching with an easy style that helped make nature writing more popular with general readers and young audiences alike.

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