Publisher's Synopsis
My Summer In A Garden is a delightful book written by Charles Dudley Warner, an American essayist and novelist. Originally published in 1870, this book is a charming account of the author's experiences and observations during his summer spent gardening in his backyard. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each one describing a different aspect of gardening and the joys and challenges that come with it. Warner shares his insights on topics such as planting, pruning, weeding, and harvesting, as well as his thoughts on the beauty and importance of nature. Throughout the book, Warner's writing is witty, insightful, and often humorous. He shares anecdotes and musings on a wide range of topics, from the behavior of insects and animals to the quirks of human nature. His love of gardening and his appreciation for the natural world shine through on every page. My Summer In A Garden is a timeless classic that will appeal to anyone who loves gardening, nature, or simply good writing. It is a delightful read that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted, and it is sure to become a treasured addition to your bookshelf.The love of dirt is among the earliest of passions, as it is the latest. Mud-pies gratify one of our first and best instincts. So long as we are dirty, we are pure. Fondness for the ground comes back to a man after he has run the round of pleasure and business, eaten dirt, and sown wild-oats, drifted about the world, and taken the wind of all its moods.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.