Project Gutenberg 2021-04-22 Public domain in the USA. 179 Packard, Winthrop 1862 1943 Copeland, Charles 1858 1929 Wild Pastures Waylaying the dawn -- Stalking the wild grape -- The frog rendezvous -- A butterfly chase -- Down stream -- Brook magic -- In the Ponkapoag bogs -- Some butterfly friends -- The resting time of the birds -- The pond at low tide -- How the rain came. Steve Mattern, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Wild Pastures" by Winthrop Packard is a nature-themed narrative written in the early 20th century. The work captures the beauty and complexities of the rural New England landscape, emphasizing the coexistence of civilization and wilderness. The book likely explores themes of nostalgia, nature's resilience, and the delicate balance between man and the untamed world, offering readers a reflective journey through pastures and wooded areas filled with wildlife encounters. The opening of "Wild Pastures" introduces readers to a serene New England pasture at dawn, vividly describing its picturesque landscape and the vibrant life within it. The author observes various elements of nature, from the close-cropped turf and mossy stone fences to the wild grape vines and the chorus of birdsong filling the air. Packard's rich, descriptive prose transports the reader into this idyllic setting, showcasing the pastoral harmony between the encroaching wilderness and the well-trodden paths of human civilization. The scene sets the tone for an exploration of the intricacies and enchantments of nature as experienced by the narrator. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books QH Text Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 251526 2025-07-26T04:10:40.392409 text/html 218798 2024-10-18T13:15:55 text/html 1120223 2025-07-26T04:10:46.781383 application/epub+zip 1118458 2025-07-26T04:10:41.855377 application/epub+zip 166430 2025-07-26T04:10:41.047377 application/epub+zip 1183028 2025-07-26T04:10:49.883365 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1141130 2025-07-26T04:10:45.962337 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190429 2022-09-29T10:18:31.666960 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194683 2025-07-26T04:10:39.857366 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 174788 2024-10-18T13:15:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16596 2025-07-26T04:10:50.031339 application/rdf+xml 17987 2025-07-26T04:10:41.171384 image/jpeg 2515 2025-07-26T04:10:41.109363 image/jpeg 1511275 2025-07-26T04:10:40.457371 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