Nature Near Home and Other Papers
John Burroughs
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Length 2 h 9 min
Chapters 13
First published 1913
Nature Near Home is one of many books on natural history by John Burroughs. It is full of simple observations about rural scenes and charming stories about animals, plants, and even people! Burroughs loves the creatures around him and derives great pleasure from his walks and studies in nature’s scenes. (Summary by Edith Phern)
Chapters
1
Nature Lore Read by Edith Phern 35:44
2
New Gleanings in Old Fields I. Live Natural History Read by Edith Phern 7:50
3
New Gleanings in Old Fields II. The Barn Swallow Read by Edith Phern 4:22
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New Gleanings in Old Fields III. Insects Read by Edith Phern 4:57
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New Gleanings in Old Fields IV. The Dog Read by Edith Phern 2:52
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New Gleanings in Old Fields V. Wood Waifs Read by Edith Phern 4:56
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New Gleanings in Old Fields VI. An Interesting Plant Read by Edith Phern 4:09
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New Gleanings in Old Fields VII. Nature Near Home Read by Edith Phern 6:42
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Each After Its Kind Read by Edith Phern 21:41
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Nature Leaves I. In Warbler Time Read by Edith Phern 6:01
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Nature Leaves II. A Short Walk Read by Edith Phern 2:50
12
In Field and Wood I. Intensive Observation Read by Edith Phern 13:51
13
In Field and Wood II. From a Walker's Wallet Read by Edith Phern 13:31
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