Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 364 Burroughs, John 1837 1921 The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton Pepacton: a summer voyage -- Springs -- An idyl of the honey-bee -- Nature and the poets -- Notes by the way -- Footpaths -- A bunch of herbs -- Winter pictures. This etext was produced by Jack Eden; wakerobin.org “Pepacton” by John Burroughs is a nature memoir written in the late 19th century. The volume represents a personal journey that intertwines Burroughs' reflections on the natural beauty and intricacies of his native area, particularly the Pepacton Creek, with his experiences as a traveler and observer of wildlife. Through his narrative, Burroughs reflects on themes of nature, solitude, and human connection to the environment. At the start of the narrative, Burroughs prepares for a summer voyage along the Pepacton branch of the Delaware River, signaling a return to his roots. He describes constructing his own boat as a rite of passage that ignites his enthusiasm for exploration and a desire to unveil the concealed wonders of nature. As he embarks on his journey, he encounters various obstacles, including shallow waters and unexpected mishaps, which dampen his spirits. However, the solitude he experiences on the river leads him to amusing and poignant reflections, marking the beginning of a deeper exploration into both the wilderness and his own thoughts as he reflects on the very essence of life and nature. The tone mixes the challenges of his voyage with a philosophical contemplation of the natural world, setting the stage for a rich narrative of discovery and appreciation for the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Outdoor books PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals 442989 2025-06-03T12:32:28.911234 text/html 450696 2021-01-27T00:47:07 text/html; charset=utf-8 155344 2021-01-27T00:47:07 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 248587 2025-06-03T12:32:39.635204 application/epub+zip 255514 2025-06-03T12:32:33.173227 application/epub+zip 232007 2025-06-03T12:32:31.532287 application/epub+zip 498639 2025-06-03T12:32:44.011172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 487233 2025-06-03T12:32:38.547195 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442552 2022-09-04T06:04:04.481627 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382732 2025-06-03T12:32:27.668252 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 377619 2020-12-30T13:44:16 text/plain; charset=utf-8 149730 2020-12-30T13:44:16 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18523 2025-06-03T12:32:44.164173 application/rdf+xml 19125 2025-06-03T12:32:32.111211 image/jpeg 4137 2025-06-03T12:32:31.823218 image/jpeg 243999 2025-06-03T12:32:28.952292 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