A quiet, richly observed walk through an American countryside, season by season. This non fiction sketch collection invites readers to share the author’s calm, attentive view of rural life. From snowbound landscapes to sudden hints of spring, it gathers short diary entries, natural history notes, and gentle reflections on birds, weather, and the changing fields.
- Daily field notes about birds and nests, including dippers, bluejays, and orioles, with thoughtful comparisons to their habits.
- Observations of lake ice, sleighing, and early-spring warmth that capture the rhythms of rural life.
- Details about the abundance and behavior of game birds, tree choices for nesting, and how weather shapes the countryside.
- Reflections on how seasons, landscape, and human activity intersect in a small valley.
Ideal for readers who enjoy quiet, evocative nature writing, seasonal diary entries, and practical observations of birds and landscapes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a beautifully written portrait of the changing seasons, told through the lens of a naturalist's observations in the countryside. The author takes us on a journey through a rural landscape, intimately describing the emergence of each season: the snow receding from the hills, the buds on the trees, the return of birds to the sky. This book captures the subtle pleasures and sensory experiences of observing the natural world, with a particular focus on the role of nature in our daily lives. The author offers novel perspectives on familiar topics, exploring the thematic depths of even the most ordinary scenes and demonstrating the complexities and profound beauty that exist within the natural world. Through the small events of a single year, the author's insights on the rhythms of the earth offer a timely reminder of our connection to the land and the importance of observing and appreciating the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334124723_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334124723
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334124723
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)