Project Gutenberg 2023-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 201 Torrey, Bradford 1843 1912 04026926 Nature's invitation: Notes of a bird-gazer, North and South $aUnited States :$bHoughton, Mifflin and Company,$c1904. New Hampshire -- Florida -- Texas and Arizona. Emmanuel Ackerman, 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) "Nature's Invitation: Notes of a Bird-Gazer, North and South" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. The work centers on the author's experiences and observations while exploring various landscapes, particularly highlighting his encounters with birds and the natural environment. Through detailed descriptions and reflections, Torrey invites readers to appreciate the intricate beauty of nature and the delight found in bird-watching. The opening of this work introduces the reader to a trip Torrey took to New Hampshire, vividly depicting the challenges of travel in inclement weather and the beauty of the mountains shrouded in mist. He recounts moments of both frustration and wonder as he navigates the cold, rainy conditions, providing rich descriptions of the landscape, flora, and especially the birds he encounters. The narrative weaves personal reflections with keen observations of the natural world, setting a tone that resonates with both an appreciation for the outdoors and a contemplative spirit. As he engages with his surroundings, the connection to nature becomes a predominant theme, illustrating the joys and trials of a bird-gazer on a journey through varying terrains. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/naturesinvitatio00torrrich 20210501015405torrey 1904 us Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books Natural history -- United States -- Popular works Torrey, Bradford, 1843-1912 -- Travel -- United States Bird watching -- United States United States -- Description and travel -- Popular works QH Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 449024 2025-06-27T12:23:03.711873 text/html 413877 2024-10-19T03:32:26 text/html 786208 2025-06-27T12:23:12.630827 application/epub+zip 783043 2025-06-27T12:23:06.193901 application/epub+zip 475088 2025-06-27T12:23:04.852919 application/epub+zip 1398174 2025-06-27T12:23:17.058856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1084166 2025-06-27T12:23:11.444846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383285 2025-06-27T12:23:02.979899 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 363158 2024-10-19T03:32:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17352 2025-06-27T12:23:17.199809 application/rdf+xml 10282 2025-06-27T12:23:05.226865 image/jpeg 1255 2025-06-27T12:23:05.039866 image/jpeg 1318847 2025-06-27T12:23:03.760927 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