At the North of Bearcamp Water : Chronicles of a Stroller in New England from July to December

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bolles, Frank, 1856-1894

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"At the North of Bearcamp Water" by Frank Bolles is a collection of nature writings written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's experiences and observations as he strolls through the landscapes of New England from July to December, immersing himself in the beauty, flora, and fauna of the region. The narrative is likely rich with serene descriptions and personal reflections, aiming to capture the essence of the natural world and the author's intimate connection to it. The opening of the book introduces us to a quiet New Hampshire landscape where the author encounters the aftermath of a gentle rain and the beauty of a swamp. He vividly describes the sounds and sights around him-the calls of birds, the colorful flora, and the imminent thunderstorm. As the storm unfolds, the atmosphere shifts dramatically, showcasing the wildness and splendor of nature. Bolles' observations, steeped in a quasi-poetic reverence for the environment, set the stage for an exploration that blends nature, personal experience, and the nuances of the changing seasons. The beginning promises a deeply reflective journey through New England's wilderness, inviting readers to join him in appreciating the intricate details of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

A thunderstorm in the forest

The heart of the mountain

A lonely lake

Following a lost trail

A night alone on Chocorua

Bringing home the bear

The dead tree's day

Migration

Trapping gnomes

Old Shag

My heart's in the highlands

The vintage of the leaves

Chocorua in November

Among the wind-swept lakes

'Lection day, '92

A wintry wilderness

Climbing Bear Mountain in the snow

In the Paugus woods

At the foot of Passaconaway

Christmas at Sabba Day Falls

Down the torrent's pathway.

Credits:

Steve Mattern, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-09-11