Project Gutenberg 2013-04-25 Public domain in the USA. 396 Kirkham, Stanton Davis 1868 1944 08024897 In the open : $b intimate studies and appreciations of nature The point of view -- Signs of spring -- Bird life -- Songs of the woods -- Wild gardens -- Weeds -- Insect lore -- The ways of the ant -- Autumn studies -- Pasture stones -- Neighbors -- The winter woods -- Laughing waters -- The mountains -- The forest -- The sea. Produced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, 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.) "In the Open: Intimate Studies and Appreciations of Nature" by Stanton Davis Kirkham is a collection of essays exploring the beauty and intricacies of nature, likely written in the early 20th century. The text weaves a poetic and reflective examination of the relationship between humanity and the natural world, emphasizing the value of direct engagement with the outdoors. The author appeals to the reader's curiosity and desire to connect with the diverse life found in woods, fields, and gardens. The opening of the book sets the tone by inviting readers into the serene world of nature and encapsulating the joy of experiencing its wonders firsthand. Kirkham describes the beauty of the changing seasons, the arrival of spring, and the vibrant life of birds and flowers awakening after winter. He shares intimate observations of various flora and fauna, encouraging readers to appreciate the subtleties and symphonies of the natural world. The text invites a contemplative engagement with nature as a restorative and enriching experience, advocating for a deep companionship with the environment that surrounds us. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42591/42591-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books QH Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 439907 2025-08-17T08:33:52.851056 text/html 380435 2024-10-23T15:23:56 text/html 611701 2025-08-17T08:34:00.959998 application/epub+zip 612488 2025-08-17T08:33:54.396064 application/epub+zip 191561 2025-08-17T08:33:53.580967 application/epub+zip 770615 2025-08-17T08:34:05.848914 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 692646 2025-08-17T08:34:00.157958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273081 2022-09-19T12:48:42.913663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285154 2025-08-17T08:33:51.573972 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 265263 2024-10-23T15:23:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16647 2025-08-17T08:34:05.990912 application/rdf+xml 15765 2025-08-17T08:33:53.752989 image/jpeg 2408 2025-08-17T08:33:53.668007 image/jpeg 583370 2025-08-17T08:33:52.901064 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