Little Rivers: A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness by Henry Van Dyke
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"Little Rivers: A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness" by Henry Van Dyke is a collection of reflective essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores the beauty and tranquility found in nature, particularly focusing on the joys of rivers and idleness. Throughout the essays, the author delves into themes of leisure, companionship with nature, and the simple pleasures that can be experienced alongside flowing waters. At the start of
the book, Van Dyke sets a serene tone with a poetic prelude that expresses a longing for fishing and the peace that nature provides. He eloquently describes the various personalities of rivers, comparing them to human companionship with their unique voices and characteristics. The opening paints a vivid picture of the author's appreciation for the little rivers that symbolize the joys of quiet contemplation, the thrill of fishing, and the intimate connections that can be formed both with the natural world and with those who share these experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Van Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Little Rivers: A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness |
| Contents | Prelude -- Little rivers -- A leaf of spearmint -- Ampersand -- A handful of heather -- The ristigouche from a horse-yacht -- Alpenrosen and goat's milk -- Au large -- Trout-fishing in the Traun -- At the Sign of the Balsam Bough -- A song after sundown. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fishing |
| Subject | Outdoor life |
| Subject | American essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49187 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49187-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 630 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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