Project Gutenberg 2012-09-22 Public domain in the USA. 219 Sharp, Dallas Lore 1870 1929 Horsfall, R. Bruce (Robert Bruce) 1869 1948 Horsfall, Robert Bruce Horsfall, Bruce A Watcher in The Woods Birds' winter beds -- Some snug winter beds -- "Mus'rattin'" -- Feathered neighbors -- From river-ooze to tree-top -- Rabbit roads -- Second crops -- In the October moon. Produced by David Edwards, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Watcher in The Woods" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. The book offers a contemplative examination of wildlife, particularly focusing on the lives and struggles of birds and other creatures during the harsh winters of New England. Through vivid descriptions and personal observations, it deepens readers' appreciation for the natural world and its inhabitants. The opening of the book sets a poignant tone as the narrator reflects on the plight of birds facing a fierce winter storm. Against the backdrop of a cold, dark night, he wonders where these creatures find shelter and warmth. He recounts a moment of awakening to find frozen quails at his window, illustrating the desperation of wildlife in harsh conditions. Throughout the opening passages, Sharp blends poetic imagery with keen naturalist insights, illustrating the contrasts between human comforts and the struggles of wild animals, making a strong case for empathy towards nature as he explores the interconnectedness of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40842/40842-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books QL Text Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Science - General Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 241895 2025-06-16T14:57:14.223264 text/html 236080 2012-09-22T15:40:52 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1597543 2025-06-16T14:57:20.128266 application/epub+zip 1599584 2025-06-16T14:57:16.176248 application/epub+zip 132673 2025-06-16T14:57:15.609288 application/epub+zip 1664964 2025-06-16T14:57:23.178182 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1633891 2025-06-16T14:57:19.548212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174524 2022-09-18T16:48:58.752851 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197346 2025-06-16T14:57:13.555258 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 197248 2012-09-22T15:40:50 text/plain; charset=utf-8 17194 2025-06-16T14:57:23.342209 application/rdf+xml 12367 2025-06-16T14:57:15.710238 image/jpeg 1848 2025-06-16T14:57:15.662232 image/jpeg 1537714 2025-06-16T14:57:15.228255 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 en.wikipedia