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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 less... Read Full Overview

"Wake-Robin", John Burroughs' first book, is a detailed work on birds, being an alluring "invitation to the study of Ornithology". It's aim is to stimulate an interest in the natural history of birds, which Burroughs arguably achieves through a masterful marriage of interesting... Read Full Overview

In the early spring, the blooming of the wildflower trillium -- also known as "wake-robin" -- heralds the return of migrating birds. In Wake-Robin: A Collection of Essays About the Birds, John Burroughs offers absorbing reading for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone... Read Full Overview

First published in 1871, Wake-Robin is a collection of essays about the flora and fauna of upstate New York. John Burroughs was a pioneering naturalist and writer who helped to popularize the genre of nature writing in America. Wake-Robin is one of his best-loved works, and... Read Full Overview

First published in 1871, Wake-Robin is a collection of essays about the flora and fauna of upstate New York. John Burroughs was a pioneering naturalist and writer who helped to popularize the genre of nature writing in America. Wake-Robin is one of his best-loved works, and... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.