The Clerk of the Woods by Bradford Torrey
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"The Clerk of the Woods" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of observational essays focused on nature, authored in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the seasonal changes and the author's intimate experiences with the natural world, particularly birds and plants, while reflecting on their beauty and significance. The book captures the essence of countryside life, emphasizing the importance of being present in nature. The opening of the book sets the
stage for a detailed exploration of May, a month characterized by the vibrant return of nature after winter. The author reminisces about the striking beauty of blooming trees and the joyful reappearance of migratory birds, capturing moments of personal reflection and appreciation for the outdoors. He shares his observations on various species, illustrating their behaviors and interactions, thus weaving a rich tapestry of life within the natural surroundings. Through lyrical descriptions and thoughtful musings, the beginning establishes the tone for a work that celebrates the simple joys found in observing the intricacies of nature throughout different seasons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Torrey, Bradford, 1843-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Clerk of the Woods |
| Contents | A short month -- A full migration -- A favorite round -- In the Cambridge swamp -- A quiet afternoon -- Popular woodpeckers -- Late summer notes -- Wood silence -- Southward bound -- Four dreamers -- A day in Franconia -- With the waders -- On the North Shore again -- Autumnal moralities -- A text from Thoreau -- The pleasures of melancholy -- In the old paths -- The prosperity of a walk -- Signs of spring -- Old colony berry pastures -- Squirrels, foxes, and others -- Winter as it was -- "Down at the store" -- Birds at the window -- A good-by to winter -- Bird songs and bird talk -- Chipmunks, bluebirds, and robins -- March swallows -- Woodcock vespers -- Under April clouds -- Flying squirrels and spade-foot frogs -- The warblers are coming. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Steve Mattern, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history -- Outdoor books |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64727 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64727-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 540 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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