Project Gutenberg 2002-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 374 Burroughs, John 1837 1921 Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and Other Papers Birds -- Bird enemies -- The Tragedies of the Nests -- Bees -- An Idyl of the Honey-Bee -- The Pastoral Beese birch -- Sharp eyes -- The apple -- A taste of Maine birch -- Winter neighbors -- Notes by the way. Produced by Patricia C. Franks, Lisa Carter, Danette Dulny, Charles Duvall, Cheri Ripley, Cheryl Sullivan, and David Widger "Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and Other Papers" by John Burroughs is a collection of nature essays likely written during the late 19th century. This volume showcases Burroughs's keen observations of various aspects of the natural world, particularly focusing on the lives of birds and bees, as well as the intricacies of their interactions with the environment and each other. The opening of this work presents the author’s background and influences, setting the stage for his contemplative and detailed explorations of nature. Burroughs reflects on his life experiences that shaped his writing style and deep appreciation for wildlife. He introduces themes of the vulnerability of bird life, highlighting the challenges they face from predators and environmental changes while also showcasing the beauty and complexities of their existence. The essays promise readers not only a celebration of the natural world but also insights into the human inclination to interact with it, which, at times, can lead to tragic consequences for its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Birds Bees Natural history -- Outdoor books QH Text Animals-Wild-Birds Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 373111 2025-07-02T05:40:10.411047 text/html 366521 2013-03-18T11:08:56 text/html 220782 2025-07-02T05:40:17.232976 application/epub+zip 224124 2025-07-02T05:40:13.561991 application/epub+zip 199495 2025-07-02T05:40:12.432018 application/epub+zip 408416 2025-07-02T05:40:20.196944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386939 2025-07-02T05:40:16.532003 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357208 2022-09-02T07:50:44.810387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332697 2025-07-02T05:40:10.007075 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 332569 2009-01-17T15:54:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 332562 2009-01-17T15:54:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20999 2025-07-02T05:40:20.317962 application/rdf+xml 16171 2025-07-02T05:40:12.927991 image/jpeg 3768 2025-07-02T05:40:12.678996 image/jpeg 130179 2009-01-17T15:55:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 134342 2013-03-18T11:09:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 130154 2009-01-17T15:55:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 216202 2025-07-02T05:40:10.441011 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