| Author |
Packard, Winthrop, 1862-1943 |
| LoC No. |
09029596
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| Title |
Wildwood Ways
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Snugging-down days -- Certain white-faced hornets -- Thin ice -- Winter fern-hunting -- The bare hills in midwinter -- Some January birds -- When the snow came -- The mink's hunting ground -- In the white woods -- The road to Muddy Pond -- Among the muskrat lodges -- Thick ice.
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| Credits |
Emmanuel Ackerman, Steve Mattern, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Wildwood Ways" by Winthrop Packard is a nature writing book written in the early 20th century. This work immerses the reader in the beauty and intricacies of the natural world, exploring themes such as seasonal change, wildlife behavior, and the interconnectedness of life in the woods. The style is rich and descriptive, likely appealing to readers with an interest in the environment and the subtleties of outdoor life. The opening of "Wildwood Ways" vividly portrays a landscape transitioning from early winter into its pristine beauty, introducing readers to the diverse flora and fauna that color the season. It begins with the author's observations during early December, illustrating contrasts between warmth and chill, light and shadow, while detailing the preparations of nature as it braces for the cold. The narrative intricately describes the behaviors of woodland creatures and plants, creating a sense of wonder about the hidden lives that persist beneath the surface of the snowy landscape. Overall, the beginning sets a contemplative tone, inviting readers to connect with the wilderness through Packard's keen observations and poetic reflection on nature's rhythms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Outdoor books
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66113 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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