New Gleanings in Old Fields IV. The Dog

Nature Near Home and Other Papers

by John BURROUGHS (1837 - 1921)

Nature Near Home is one of many books on natural history by John Burroughs. It is full of simple observations about rural scenes and charming stories about animals, plants, and even people! Burroughs loves the creatures around him and derives great pleasure from his walks and studies in nature’s scenes. (Summary by Edith Phern)

Listen next episodes of Nature Near Home and Other Papers:
Each After Its Kind , In Field and Wood I. Intensive Observation , In Field and Wood II. From a Walker's Wallet , Nature Leaves I. In Warbler Time , Nature Leaves II. A Short Walk , New Gleanings in Old Fields V. Wood Waifs , New Gleanings in Old Fields VI. An Interesting Plant , New Gleanings in Old Fields VII. Nature Near Home