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Originally published in 1879, "Locusts And Wild Honey" is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs, dealing with bees, birds, wild flowers and fruits, and much more. Beautifully-written and profoundly thought-provoking, this volume constitutes a must-read... Read Full Overview

The honey-bee goes forth from the hive in spring like the dove from Noah's ark, and it is not till after many days that she brings back the olive leaf, which in this case is a pellet of golden pollen upon each hip, usually obtained from the alder or the swamp willow. In a country... Read Full Overview

In this classic collection of nature essays, John Burroughs reflects on the beauty and intricacies of the natural world, particularly in the rural landscapes of America. With an observational style that blends science with poetic reverence, Burroughs examines everything from... Read Full Overview

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Locusts and Wild Honey is a book written by John Burroughs, a renowned American naturalist and essayist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the beauty and wonder of nature, particularly the flora and fauna of the American countryside. The essays in Locusts and Wild... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

John Burroughs (April 3, 1837 - March 29, 1921) was an American naturalist and nature essayist, active in the U.S. conservation movement. The first of his essay collections was Wake-Robin in 1871. In the words of his biographer Edward Renehan, Burroughs' special identity was... Read Full Overview

Locusts and Wild Honey is a collection of essays by John Burroughs, a naturalist and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book features essays on a variety of topics related to nature, including observations of animals, plants, and landscapes, as well... Read Full Overview