Project Gutenberg 2012-04-21 Public domain in the USA. 168 Bartlett, W. C. (William Chauncey) 1818 1907 Bartlett, William Chauncey A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. A breeze from the woods -- Locusts and wild honey -- A week in Mendocino -- Under a madroño -- A day on the Los Gatos -- Shadows of St. Helena -- The house on the hill -- The garden on the hill -- The homestead by the sea -- Suburban etchings -- Literature and art. Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Breeze from the Woods" by W. C. Bartlett is a collection of essays reflecting on nature and the human experience, written in the late 19th century. The essays transcend mere outdoor observations as they delve into themes like the need for escape from urban life, the joys of simple living, and philosophical musings inspired by nature. The author’s perspective imbues the narratives with a blend of humor, philosophy, and an appreciation for the natural world, all of which may appeal to those who cherish reflective and picturesque prose. At the start of the book, the author introduces a conversation about the necessity of vacations and the importance of immersing oneself in nature. He reflects on the monotonous grind of city life and suggests that a retreat into the woods can rejuvenate the mind and spirit. The opening portion includes a humorous discussion about a planned summer excursion, a decision to travel without the conveniences of modern means, and a vivid description of the party's preparations—including the animals, camping gear, and natural surroundings. Through a blend of philosophical insights and whimsical anecdotes, the text sets the stage for an exploration of the profound connections between humanity and the wilderness, inviting readers on a journey toward both adventure and contemplation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39497/39497-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en California -- Description and travel American essays -- 19th century PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 311003 2025-08-16T06:18:30.084882 text/html 311842 2012-04-21T16:33:34 text/html 316068 2025-08-16T06:18:34.246885 application/epub+zip 317612 2025-08-16T06:18:30.685861 application/epub+zip 177147 2025-08-16T06:18:30.363887 application/epub+zip 404057 2025-08-16T06:18:37.111821 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376091 2025-08-16T06:18:33.848829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234068 2022-09-18T06:29:36.279168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283069 2025-08-16T06:18:29.755884 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 283036 2012-04-21T16:33:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 283032 2012-04-21T16:33:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21054 2025-08-16T06:18:37.244817 application/rdf+xml 11392 2025-08-16T06:18:30.447848 image/jpeg 1711 2025-08-16T06:18:30.405853 image/jpeg 112837 2012-04-21T16:33:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 311614 2012-04-21T16:33:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 112805 2012-04-21T16:33:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 323684 2025-08-16T06:18:30.118897 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