Literary Pilgrimages of a Naturalist by Winthrop Packard

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Author Packard, Winthrop, 1862-1943
LoC No. 12001014
Title Literary Pilgrimages of a Naturalist
Note Illustrated from photographs by the author and others.
Contents In old Marshfield -- At Whittier's birthplace -- In old Ponkapoag -- At the Isles of Shoals -- Thoreau's Walden -- On the first trail of the Pilgrims -- In old Concord -- The old oaken bucket -- In old Newburyport -- Plymouth Mayflowers -- Old Salem town -- Vermont maple sugar -- Nature's Memorial Day -- Birds of Chocorua.
Credits Steve Mattern, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Literary Pilgrimages of a Naturalist" by Winthrop Packard is a memoir that combines elements of nature writing and literary travelogue, likely written in the early 20th century. The text explores various locales associated with notable literary figures, reflecting on the natural beauty and history of New England while visiting the places where prominent authors lived and drew inspiration. The narrative includes visits to the homes and haunts of writers such as John Greenleaf Whittier, Henry David Thoreau, and Nathaniel Hawthorne, alongside rich descriptions of the surrounding landscapes. The opening of the book begins with reflections on Marshfield, Massachusetts, particularly highlighting the Daniel Webster place. Packard paints a vivid picture of the natural environment, including descriptions of flora like blue-eyed chicory blooms and berries, and the idyllic coastal scenery that inspired literary greats. He evokes a sense of nostalgia for the past, intertwining the lives and memories of early settlers with the present natural landscape. As he sets the stage for a journey through literary history and the beauty of nature, he invites readers to immerse themselves in both the geography and the rich literary tradition of New England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural history -- Outdoor books
Subject New England -- Description and travel
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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