Billy And Hans, My Squirrel Friends: A True History

By William James Stillman

Book Overview

A gentle invitation to a natural world that feels both intimate and grand, Billy And Hans, My Squirrel Friends invites you to walk streets of Victorian America with a careful observer and his fearless, furry companions. This book blends natural history writing with a humane, quietly adventurous nature travelogue, presenting an animal world memoir that honours animal companionship and the subtle art of observation. With lucid prose and keen curiosity, it offers enduring insights into squirrel behaviour, while placing the human wonder of the park and the city in delicate balance. It is a humane, educational wildlife reader that speaks to animal lovers and curious minds alike, blending Thoreau natural history reverence with a reverent sense of place-New York natural history brought to life through pairs of keen eyes and patient days afield. Historically, this work sits on the shelf of Victorian America nature writing as a touchstone-now revived by Alpha Editions as more than a reprint, but a restored treasure for today's readers and future generations. It is both a charming glimpse into a bygone era and a solid, collectible piece for classic-literature lovers and casual readers alike. This illustrated edition invites a complete collection mindset, offering a cultural treasure that stands proudly alongside the finest nature literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935494017X
• ISBN13: 9789354940170
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"