Nature For Its Own Sake First Studies In Natural Appearances

""Nature For Its Own Sake: First Studies In Natural Appearances"" is a book written by John C. Van Dyke. The book is a collection of essays that explore the beauty and wonder of nature. Van Dyke argues that nature should be appreciated for its own sake, without any ulterior motives or human-centered perspectives. He examines various natural phenomena, such as mountains, clouds, and trees, and discusses their aesthetic qualities and significance. Throughout the book, Van Dyke emphasizes the importance of preserving nature and protecting it from human exploitation. The book is a classic work of nature writing and a call to appreciate and protect the natural world.A Study Of Nature As Applied To Lights, Skies, Clouds, Waters, Lands, Foliage; The Great Elements That Reveal Form And Color In Landscape.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.