| Author |
Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
| Title |
The Complete Writings of Charles Dudley Warner — Volume 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
In the wilderness -- How spring came to New England -- Captain John Smith -- Pocahontas
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| Credits |
This etext was prepared by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Complete Writings of Charles Dudley Warner — Volume 3" by Charles Dudley Warner is a collection of essays and writings reflective of life and nature, likely written in the late 19th century. This volume includes a variety of themes centered around outdoor experiences, human interactions with nature, and engaging anecdotes involving wildlife, including encounters with bears and deer, giving readers a glimpse into the author's contemplative yet humorous observations. At the start of the volume, Warner recounts an unexpected encounter with a bear while blackberry picking, detailing his thoughts and feelings during the encounter with both comedy and a sense of urgency. He humorously reflects on human fears of wildlife, the absurdity of hunting, and the reality of being lost in the woods, all while highlighting the juxtaposition of civilization against nature. This opening portion sets the tone for an exploration of both the wilderness and the human experience, filled with personal narratives that blend adventure with insights on the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Biography
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| Subject |
Pocahontas, -1617
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| Subject |
Smith, John, 1580-1631
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| Subject |
Spring
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| Subject |
Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
New England -- Climate
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2673 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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