| Author |
Lazell, Frederick John, 1870-1940 |
| Title |
Some Summer Days in Iowa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"Some Summer Days in Iowa" by Frederick John Lazell is a thoughtful nature memoir written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the beauty of the Iowa landscape, describing its flora and fauna intimately and inviting readers to connect with the natural world around them. The author expresses a deep appreciation for the outdoors, emphasizing its transformative power and how it nurtures the human spirit. The opening of the memoir sets a serene tone, describing the vibrant life and beauty found along an old road in July. Lazell paints vivid scenes of nature awakening at dawn, with birds singing, trees resplendent in their green hues, and various flora blooming alongside the road. Through poetic descriptions, he captures the essence of Iowa's beauty and the simplicity of life intertwined with nature, encouraging readers to see and feel the abundance that surrounds them. The text invites contemplation on themes of beauty, existence, and the human connection to the natural environment. (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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| Subject |
Natural history -- Iowa
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| Subject |
Iowa -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18249 |
| Release Date |
Apr 24, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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