John Burroughs fut un éminent essayiste et philosophe naturaliste américain. Ses écrits, en grande partie des essais réunis, explorent l'intersection entre la nature et la philosophie. Burroughs a articulé une religion personnelle centrée sur l'émerveillement et la curiosité envers l'univers. Il fut célébré comme le "Vieux Grand Homme de la Nature", son influence sur le genre de l'essai sur la nature étant comparée à celle de Thoreau.
Focusing on the interplay between beauty and science, this 1912 work delves into the geological history of the Earth. John Burroughs, an American naturalist, masterfully intertwines his observations with scientific insights, offering readers a profound appreciation for the planet's evolution.
Focusing on accessibility, this book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to readers with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali is dedicated to making classic texts more readable, ensuring that important historical literature remains available to a wider audience.
This publication focuses on making historical works accessible by providing them in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. The Megali publishing house is dedicated to preserving these original texts while enhancing readability, ensuring that important historical content is available to a wider audience.
This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali focuses on making such texts available, ensuring that readers can engage with important historical literature more comfortably.
The book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making historical texts more readable, this edition aims to preserve the original content while ensuring it is easier to read for those who need it.
The book is a reproduction of a historical work, published in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this edition, focuses on making important texts more readable for a wider audience.
The book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making classic texts more accessible, it aims to preserve the original content while ensuring it can be enjoyed by a wider audience.
I wish to advocate for Nature and the concept of absolute freedom and wildness, contrasting it with mere civil freedom and culture. I see man as an integral part of Nature rather than just a member of society. My intention is to make a strong statement, as there are already many defenders of civilization. In my experience, I have encountered only a few individuals who truly understand the art of Walking—those who possess a genius for SAUNTERING. This term originates from idle people in the Middle Ages who wandered in search of charity, claiming to be on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, leading children to call them Sainte-Terrers or Saunterers. While some may wander without purpose, true saunterers seek a deeper connection to their surroundings. The essence of sauntering lies in having no fixed home, feeling equally at home everywhere. This is the key to successful sauntering. In contrast, those who remain confined indoors may be the true vagrants. A genuine saunterer is like a meandering river, always striving for the shortest path to the sea. I favor the first derivation of sauntering, as every walk becomes a personal crusade, a quest to reclaim our Holy Land from the forces that seek to diminish it.
Exploring the Catskill region, naturalist John Burroughs offers a collection of classic writings that reflect his deep appreciation for nature. His observations and insights capture the beauty and intricacies of the landscape, showcasing the flora and fauna that inhabit the area. Through vivid prose, Burroughs invites readers to connect with the natural world and appreciate its wonders, making his works a timeless homage to the Catskills.
Als John Burroughs im März 1921 kurz vor seinem vierundachtzigsten Geburtstag starb, war er der berühmteste und meistverkaufte Nature Writer der USA. Beeinflusst von Ralph Waldo Emerson und Henry David Thoreau, befreundet mit Walt Whitman, schrieb er über Vögel, die Jahreszeiten, Bäume, Tiere und den Menschen in all dem. Im deutschsprachigen Raum ist John Burroughs kaum bekannt – Grund genug, seine Essays Die Kunst, Dinge zu sehen und Von der Heiterkeit der Landstraße als deutsche Erstübersetzung in gewohnt schöner Ausstattung herauszubringen. Eindringlich plädiert Burroughs darin dafür, bewusst aufmerksam zu sehen, zu hören, überhaupt wahrzunehmen, und erzählt vom Zu-Fuß-Gehen und der Interaktion zwischen dem Gehenden, der Landschaft und seinem Innenleben.
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