Project Gutenberg 1997-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 147 Lowell, James Russell 1819 1891 Wilbur, Homer Meliboeus-Hipponax My Garden Acquaintance Produced by Anthony J. Adam, and David Widger "My Garden Acquaintance" by James Russell Lowell is a reflective collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work delves into themes of nature, gardening, and the intimate relationships between humans and the animal kingdom, appreciating the tranquility and wonder found in the natural world. Throughout the essays, Lowell draws on personal experience and observations of birds and wildlife, revealing a deep appreciation for both the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of rural life. In this book, Lowell shares his experiences and observations of the many birds and creatures that inhabit his garden, drawing comparisons between their lives and human society. With a keen sense of humor and a philosophical outlook, he recounts interactions with various species, like robins, crows, and orioles, exploring their behaviors, quirks, and importance in the ecosystem. The narrative is rich with vivid imagery and personal reflection, revealing how nature can provide solace and inspiration amid an increasingly complex human existence. Through his detailed accounts, Lowell emphasizes the beauty of simplicity and the lessons learned from observing nature's cycles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays Natural history QH PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 73113 2025-08-01T07:39:33.289413 text/html 68109 2020-05-13T10:55:22 text/html; charset=us-ascii 27068 2020-05-13T10:55:50 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 105306 2025-08-01T07:39:38.359869 application/epub+zip 104135 2025-08-01T07:39:36.038896 application/epub+zip 92630 2025-08-01T07:39:34.982393 application/epub+zip 221455 2025-08-01T07:39:39.965869 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214426 2025-08-01T07:39:37.682882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168455 2022-09-01T08:33:04.225099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62867 2025-08-01T07:39:32.959402 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 62647 2020-05-13T10:55:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26028 2020-05-13T10:55:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18732 2025-08-01T07:39:40.105860 application/rdf+xml 14710 2025-08-01T07:39:35.465385 image/jpeg 3852 2025-08-01T07:39:35.223391 image/jpeg 104698 2025-08-01T07:39:33.297405 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