Project Gutenberg 2006-06-19 Public domain in the USA. 225 Jefferies, Richard 1848 1887 Jefferies, John Richard Nature Near London Produced by Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Nature Near London" by Richard Jefferies is a reflective nature writing piece written in the late 19th century. The work explores the rich and vibrant natural world that exists in close proximity to the urban landscape of London, emphasizing that one does not need to venture far into the countryside to appreciate wildlife. Instead, the author shares his observations of various birds and plants that thrive in the area, challenging the notion that nature can only be fully experienced in remote locations. The opening of the text sets a contemplative tone as Jefferies recounts his experiences living just outside London, where he discovers an abundance of bird life and natural beauty. He vividly describes the sights and sounds of springtime, from the songs of chiffchaffs and nightingales to the rustling foliage where rabbits and pheasants are spotted. Anecdotes about the different species and the changes of the seasons reveal his deep appreciation and connection to the environment around him. As he reflects on the contrasts between the peaceful countryside and the bustling city, he invites readers to observe and find solace in the simple beauty of nature, even in such a metropolitan setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books Nature study Country life -- England QH Text Biology Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 417963 2025-08-08T05:28:59.581512 text/html 420619 2006-06-19T16:47:38 text/html 228509 2025-08-08T05:29:06.053463 application/epub+zip 233704 2025-08-08T05:29:01.449524 application/epub+zip 233703 2025-08-08T05:29:00.282539 application/epub+zip 409465 2025-08-08T05:29:09.450474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383410 2025-08-08T05:29:05.301480 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363894 2022-09-09T04:50:09.013486 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392800 2025-08-08T05:28:59.066532 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 392754 2006-06-19T16:47:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 392746 2006-06-19T16:47:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20797 2025-08-08T05:29:09.573530 application/rdf+xml 13369 2025-08-08T05:29:00.799506 image/jpeg 3540 2025-08-08T05:29:00.538492 image/jpeg 150751 2006-06-19T16:47:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 156772 2006-06-19T16:47:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 150732 2006-06-19T16:47:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 223261 2025-08-08T05:28:59.613526 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia