The Boys' Life Of John Burroughs

The Boys' Life Of John Burroughs

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""The Boys' Life of John Burroughs"" is a biographical book written by Dallas Lore Sharp that tells the story of the life of John Burroughs, a renowned American naturalist, essayist, and poet. The book is specifically targeted towards young readers and aims to introduce them to the life and work of John Burroughs.The book begins with a brief introduction to John Burroughs' childhood and family background. It then goes on to detail his early education and his love for nature, which eventually led him to become a naturalist. The book also covers Burroughs' career as a writer and his close friendship with some of the most famous writers and poets of his time, such as Walt Whitman and Theodore Roosevelt.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of Burroughs' experiences in nature, including his travels to various parts of the world and his encounters with different species of animals and plants. The book also includes some of Burroughs' most famous essays and poems, which are woven into the narrative to provide a deeper understanding of his work.Overall, ""The Boys' Life of John Burroughs"" is an engaging and informative book that offers young readers a glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most celebrated naturalists and writers.A Full Account Of The Adventures Of The Famous Naturalist Among Birds And Beasts.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163407677
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 730g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 25mm