John Burroughs Talks: His Reminiscences and Comments

By John Burroughs and Clifton Johnson

Book Overview

John Burroughs Talks: His Reminiscences and Comments is a collection of essays and speeches by American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs. The book includes Burroughs' reflections on his life and experiences, as well as his thoughts on nature, literature, and philosophy. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the beauty of the natural world to the importance of simplicity and self-reliance. Burroughs' writing is known for its lyrical prose and deep appreciation for the natural world, and this book is no exception. Whether discussing the joys of bird-watching or the meaning of life, Burroughs' insights are sure to inspire and enlighten readers.1922. Illustrated. Other the years, Johnson kept a pretty full record of Burroughs������� conversations, much of it taken down in notes while he spoke. Johnson�������s notes were made in longhand and seldom caught complete sentences, but he was able to capture the words and phrases that were peculiarly Burroughs������� own. The greater portion of the book is an attempt, based chiefly on the notes gathered, to give a faithful report of Burroughs������� unconventional talk. Contents: The Old Farm; Boyhood in the Catskills; The Faults of a City; Schooldays; Teaching in the Groping Years; A Treasury Clerk in Washington; Ideals in Education; Farming beside the Hudson; Rustic Housekeeping; Walt Whitman; Reading and Writing; Slabsides in the Woods; Comments on Religion; The Charm of Nature; Correspondence; Woodchuck Lodge and the Hay-barn Study; Roosevelt; Travels at Home and Abroad; Making a Living; Edison and Ford; The World War; and Last Years. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417923628
• ISBN13: 9781417923625
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"