Project Gutenberg 2013-11-08 Public domain in the USA. 292 Burroughs, John 1837 1921 Fresh Fields Nature in England -- English woods: a contrast -- In Carlyle's country -- A hunt for the nightingale -- English and American song-birds -- Impressions of some English birds -- In Wordsworth's country -- A glance at British wild flowers -- British fertility -- A Sunday in Cheyne row -- At sea. E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) "Fresh Fields" by John Burroughs is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores the author’s impressions of nature across England and Scotland, offering insights into the scenery, flora, fauna, and cultural landmarks, intertwining personal reflections with vivid descriptions. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for a reflective and sensory journey, as the author begins his travels by describing the intoxicating scent of peat in Ireland, which evokes a sense of nostalgia. Upon arriving in Scotland, he expresses a deep appreciation for the lush, verdant landscapes, contrasting them with the more rugged terrains of America. He vividly paints a picture of the pastoral charm found along the Clyde River, where he observes the harmonious coexistence of nature and industry. Burroughs reflects on various experiences, such as his encounters with local wildlife and the beauty of the English countryside, capturing not just the sights, but also the emotions and memories they evoke within him. The opening thus introduces readers to a work rich in nature writing, emphasizing the personal connection between the observer and the observed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44127/44127-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books QH Text Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Science - General Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 563119 2025-06-17T18:27:08.119568 text/html 546947 2013-11-07T22:20:11 text/html 335682 2025-06-17T18:27:17.247476 application/epub+zip 340879 2025-06-17T18:27:10.056514 application/epub+zip 259130 2025-06-17T18:27:09.120585 application/epub+zip 478233 2025-06-17T18:27:22.586534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 430274 2025-06-17T18:27:16.338538 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364629 2022-09-20T06:59:06.294459 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459488 2025-06-17T18:27:06.866558 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 459228 2020-06-15T17:23:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16620 2025-06-17T18:27:22.747510 application/rdf+xml 14764 2025-06-17T18:27:09.286570 image/jpeg 2374 2025-06-17T18:27:09.201642 image/jpeg 310207 2025-06-17T18:27:08.170583 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