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 Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 161 Jefferies, Richard 1848 1887 Jefferies, John Richard The Open Air Saint Guido -- Golden-brown -- Wild flowers -- Sunny Brighton -- The pine wood -- Nature on the roof -- One of the new voters -- The modern Thames -- The single-barrel gun -- The haunt of the hare -- The bathing season -- Under the acorns -- Downs -- Forest -- Beauty in the country -- Out of doors in February -- Haunts of the lapwing -- Outside London -- On the London road -- Red roofs of London -- A wet night in London. Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Juliet Sutherland, Tom Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Open Air" by Richard Jefferies is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of nature, the beauty of the countryside, and the connection between humans and the natural world. Through engaging prose, Jefferies encapsulates the essence of rural life and the tranquility found in open spaces, making a compelling case for the rejuvenating power of nature. At the start of "The Open Air," the narrative introduces a character named St. Guido, a young boy who embodies the spirit of exploration and wonder in nature. As he runs through fields of wheat and encounters various creatures, he experiences magical moments of connection with the environment. The scene unfolds as Guido observes the beauty of cornflowers and engages with humble-bees, while also reflecting on the whispers of nature around him. The narrative is rich with pastoral imagery, inviting readers into a vivid world that celebrates the simplicity and profundity of being outdoors. This opening sets the tone for Jefferies' contemplative exploration of life's deeper meanings as observed through the lens of a child's innocent curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books Country life London (England) -- Description and travel QH Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 450260 2025-08-03T09:52:15.009964 text/html 446322 2013-01-25T14:14:02 text/html 241948 2025-08-03T09:52:20.736475 application/epub+zip 245601 2025-08-03T09:52:16.691944 application/epub+zip 245600 2025-08-03T09:52:15.665978 application/epub+zip 387251 2025-08-03T09:52:24.081392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368419 2025-08-03T09:52:20.155411 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337425 2022-09-04T03:58:29.555141 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 439226 2025-08-03T09:52:14.574978 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 439058 2013-01-25T14:13:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19162 2025-08-03T09:52:24.207413 application/rdf+xml 10500 2025-08-03T09:52:16.160934 image/jpeg 3049 2025-08-03T09:52:15.913944 image/jpeg 173599 2013-01-25T14:15:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 171988 2013-01-25T14:15:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 234904 2025-08-03T09:52:15.047004 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia