John Burroughs: Boy And Man

By Clara Barrus

Book Overview

John Burroughs: Boy and Man is a biography written by Clara Barrus about the life of American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs. The book chronicles Burroughs' life from his childhood in rural New York to his career as a writer and naturalist. The author draws on Burroughs' personal letters, journals, and other writings to provide insight into his thoughts and experiences. The book explores Burroughs' love of nature, his friendships with notable figures such as Walt Whitman and Theodore Roosevelt, and his contributions to the conservation movement. Barrus also delves into Burroughs' personal life, including his marriage and family. Overall, John Burroughs: Boy and Man offers a comprehensive look at the life of a beloved American writer and naturalist.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: 1432673955
• ISBN13: 9781432673956
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"