Publisher's Synopsis
My Garden Acquaintance, A Good Word For Winter, A Moosehead Journal, and The Farmer�������s Boy (1871) is a book written by the American author James Russell Lowell. The book is a collection of four essays that explore various topics related to nature and rural life.In My Garden Acquaintance, Lowell shares his experiences and observations of the plants and animals in his garden. He provides insights into the beauty and complexity of nature, and reflects on the importance of cultivating a close relationship with the natural world.A Good Word For Winter is a reflection on the season of winter, and the ways in which it can be appreciated and enjoyed. Lowell discusses the beauty of snow and ice, and the opportunities for introspection and reflection that winter provides.A Moosehead Journal is a travelogue of Lowell�������s trip to the Moosehead Lake region of Maine. He describes the natural beauty of the area, and the experiences he had while hunting and fishing in the wilderness.Finally, The Farmer�������s Boy is a nostalgic look back at Lowell�������s childhood on his family�������s farm. He reflects on the joys and challenges of rural life, and the values and lessons that he learned from his experiences on the farm.Overall, My Garden Acquaintance, A Good Word For Winter, A Moosehead Journal, and The Farmer�������s Boy (1871) is a thoughtful and insightful collection of essays that celebrates the beauty and complexity of nature, and the importance of cultivating a close relationship with the natural world.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.
