Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 170 Barrus, Clara 1864 1931 Our Friend John Burroughs Produced by Joyce M. Noverr, and David Widger "Our Friend John Burroughs" by Clara Barrus is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and influence of the poet-naturalist John Burroughs, offering intimate insights into his character, relationships, and literary contributions. It highlights his deep connection to nature, his approachable personality, alongside his impact on nature writing and literary culture. The opening of the text sets the stage for a heartfelt tribute to Burroughs, describing how many people consider him a close friend through his writings. Clara Barrus reflects on Burroughs's popularity and the affection he has garnered from readers from various walks of life. It elaborates on the symbiotic relationship between Burroughs and his audience, emphasizing that the appreciation of his spirit and philosophies transcends mere authorship. Through these initial pages, readers are introduced to both Burroughs as a person and the broader themes of nature, humanity, and the search for genuine connection with the world around them. The passage paints a portrait of Burroughs not only as an accomplished writer but as a beloved figure who encourages a deeper appreciation of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Naturalists -- United States -- Biography PS Text Category: Biographies Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 437847 2025-07-03T08:02:55.781213 text/html 432069 2013-02-01T11:32:04 text/html 236741 2025-07-03T08:03:02.788199 application/epub+zip 243594 2025-07-03T08:02:58.563211 application/epub+zip 233490 2025-07-03T08:02:57.427284 application/epub+zip 418060 2025-07-03T08:03:06.081180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399151 2025-07-03T08:03:02.096178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358845 2022-09-03T12:24:13.140384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389122 2025-07-03T08:02:55.330216 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 388911 2009-03-28T14:07:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18990 2025-07-03T08:03:06.198172 application/rdf+xml 13566 2025-07-03T08:02:57.927181 image/jpeg 3742 2025-07-03T08:02:57.676185 image/jpeg 160452 2013-02-01T11:32:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 154985 2009-03-28T14:09:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 231045 2025-07-03T08:02:55.814280 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