Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 374 Burroughs, John 1837 1921 Locusts and Wild Honey The Writings of John Burroughs Volume IV The pastoral bees -- Sharp eyes -- Strawberries -- Is it going to rain? -- Speckled trout -- Birds and birds -- A bed of boughs -- Birds'-nesting -- The halcyon in Canada. This etext was produced by Jack Eden HTML markup by Andrew Sly "Locusts and Wild Honey" by John Burroughs is a collection of nature essays written in the late 19th century. The work reflects Burroughs' keen observations of the natural world, particularly focusing on bees and their intricate behaviors, as well as the beauty and richness of the environment around him. The author’s lyrical prose invites readers to appreciate the subtleties and wonders of nature, aiming to foster a deeper connection with the wild. The opening of the book sets the tone with Burroughs' observations of honeybees as they emerge from hibernation in spring, exploring the activity surrounding their hives. He describes in detail how bees collect pollen and nectar from various seasonal blooms, emphasizing the relationship between the bees and their environment. Burroughs avidly portrays the processes of honey-making and hive dynamics, providing insights into the colony's social structure, the nurturing roles played by worker bees, and the life cycle of the queen bee. Through vivid imagery and thoughtful reflections, the author transports readers into the world of bees, illustrating the delicate balance of nature and the hidden complexities of these industrious creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books QH Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 383486 2025-07-03T07:21:47.324368 text/html 384834 2020-12-29T15:40:35 text/html 772241 2025-07-03T07:21:51.474322 application/epub+zip 771642 2025-07-03T07:21:47.936322 application/epub+zip 222912 2025-07-03T07:21:47.613360 application/epub+zip 871491 2025-07-03T07:21:54.569314 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 853937 2025-07-03T07:21:51.179338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305949 2022-09-03T11:28:19.025576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 366963 2025-07-03T07:21:47.027353 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 367139 2020-12-29T15:40:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365213 2020-12-29T15:40:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365213 2020-12-29T15:40:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22206 2025-07-03T07:21:54.703296 application/rdf+xml 17945 2025-07-03T07:21:47.697328 image/jpeg 3014 2025-07-03T07:21:47.654340 image/jpeg 145268 2020-12-29T15:40:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 144745 2020-12-29T15:40:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 1886680 2020-12-29T15:40:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 144696 2020-12-29T15:40:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 953268 2025-07-03T07:21:47.375376 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