Project Gutenberg 2021-08-16 Public domain in the USA. 186 Packard, Winthrop 1862 1943 Copeland, Charles 1858 1929 10011751 Woodland Paths South rain -- Spring dawn -- March winds -- Wood roads -- The brook in April -- Explorations -- Earliest butterflies -- April showers -- Promise of May -- Bog bogles -- Bobbing for eels -- The vanishing night herons -- Harbingers of summer. Steve Mattern, Chuck Greif. With thanks to James Baker and Jeff Kelley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Woodland Paths" by Winthrop Packard is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores the beauty and intricacies of New England’s ecosystems through the changing seasons, inviting the reader into the sights and sounds of the natural world. It likely focuses on the interconnectedness of flora and fauna, showcasing how life awakens and evolves with the seasons. The opening of "Woodland Paths" sets a contemplative tone, introducing the reader to the atmosphere of early March in New England. It vividly describes the dark, cold night in Pigeon Swamp, juxtaposing the eerie cries of the great horned owl with the promise of spring. The text illuminates the subtle signs of the season's change, such as the owl's nesting behavior and the hints of warmth in the air, creating a rich tapestry of sensory experiences. The author reflects on how various species respond to the arrival of spring, setting up a narrative that intertwines personal observation, natural history, and the anticipation of new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books QH Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 309639 2025-07-26T07:55:40.192497 text/html 275311 2024-10-18T15:35:45 text/html 1498491 2025-07-26T07:55:47.731438 application/epub+zip 1494899 2025-07-26T07:55:42.178493 application/epub+zip 198230 2025-07-26T07:55:40.971485 application/epub+zip 1610229 2025-07-26T07:55:51.682421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1548125 2025-07-26T07:55:46.455439 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254181 2022-09-29T18:00:50.091957 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238767 2025-07-26T07:55:39.559518 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 218827 2024-10-18T15:35:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16869 2025-07-26T07:55:51.849435 application/rdf+xml 21756 2025-07-26T07:55:41.428474 image/jpeg 3058 2025-07-26T07:55:41.334462 image/jpeg 1460660 2025-07-26T07:55:40.248524 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