Travels in a Tree-top by Charles C. Abbott
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"Travels in a Tree-top" by Charles C. Abbott is a nature exploration work written in the late 19th century. The book offers a reflective journey through the natural world, inviting readers to contemplate the unseen beauty and complexity of wildlife, particularly as experienced from the perspective of a tree-top. Abbott crafts his narrative with a blend of personal observation and nature study, emphasizing the importance of nature in human life. The opening
of the book introduces us to a tranquil midsummer morning where the narrator finds himself perched high in an oak tree during a misty, sunlit day. From this vantage point, he observes the intricate interactions of wildlife around him, including crows, ants, and various birds, while also reflecting on the changes in landscape brought about by human civilization. Abbott eloquently contrasts the charm of nature with the encroachment of urban life, establishing a theme of longing for the unspoiled wilderness. His vivid descriptions of the buzzing, vibrant life below and the serene vantage of the tree-top invite readers to pause and appreciate the often-overlooked aspects of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abbott, Charles C. (Charles Conrad), 1843-1919 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12002755 |
| Title | Travels in a Tree-top |
| Contents | Travels in a tree-top -- A hunt for the pyxie -- The coming of the birds -- The building of the nest -- Corn-stalk fiddles -- The old kitchen door -- Up the creek -- A winter-night's outing -- Wild life in water -- An old-fashioned garden -- An Indian trail -- A pre-Columbian dinner -- A day's digging -- Drifting -- Footprints -- Bees and buckwheat -- Dead leaves. |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, ellinora 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: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Birds |
| Subject | Natural history -- Outdoor books |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55805 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55805-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 736 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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