See America First

A series of travel sketches and practical reflections urging readers to discover and value their native landscapes. The author mixes evocative descriptions of eastern mountains, rivers, and wayside scenes with natural-history notes on plants and birds, travel advice, and personal reminiscences. Interspersed quotations and moral reflections emphasize nature's restorative effect and the pleasures of observing flora and fauna, while chapter-length sketches guide readers through scenic regions and encourage domestic travel as a means to deepen appreciation of the outdoors.