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The Last Harvest

By John Burroughs
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A late-life collection of reflective essays and short pieces that gathers meditations on nature, literary criticism, and philosophical topics. The author explores Emerson's journals and influence, revisits Thoreau with candid appraisal, and examines Darwinian and Bergsonian ideas alongside thoughts on poetry, invention, and contrasts such as town and country. Interspersed are day-by-day observations, gleanings from ordinary life, and sundown essays on aging, telepathy, and the evolution of thought. The tone is contemplative, rooted in close natural observation and moral inquiry, offering compact studies that combine personal reminiscence, critical reading, and modest philosophical speculation.

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John Burroughs

John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an American naturalist and essayist, celebrated for his writings on nature and the outdoors. His work often reflects a deep appreciation for the natural world, blending personal observation with philosophical insights. Burroughs was a key figure in the transcendentalist movement, alongside contemporaries like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. He is best known for his books such as "A Year in the Fields" and "Fresh Fields," which showcase his keen observations of wildlife and landscapes. His essays continue to inspire readers with their lyrical prose and profound connection to nature.

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