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- John Burroughs at Tom Cringle's Cotton Tree in Jamaica, 1902 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- February 01, 1902
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John Burroughs at Tom Cringle's Cotton Tree in Jamaica, 1902
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- Essay by John Burroughs, "On Instinct," 1906-1907 -
- 1906-1907
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Essay by John Burroughs, "On Instinct," 1906-1907
- Clara Barrus' Cottage at Riverby, "The Nest," circa 1915 -
- circa 1915
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Clara Barrus' Cottage at Riverby, "The Nest," circa 1915
- Poem by John Burroughs, "An October Day," 1891-1901 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Identified mainly as an essayist--a writing form at which he excelled, Burroughs' works also included poetry. Burroughs, however, felt out of his element writing poems and was often self-critical of his output. Nonetheless, he kept composing, creating these verses for his wife.
- 1891-1901
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Poem by John Burroughs, "An October Day," 1891-1901
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Identified mainly as an essayist--a writing form at which he excelled, Burroughs' works also included poetry. Burroughs, however, felt out of his element writing poems and was often self-critical of his output. Nonetheless, he kept composing, creating these verses for his wife.
- Anthology of Writings by John Burroughs Students in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 1857, "The Snowdrops" - Before John Burroughs (1837-1921) became an internationally known naturalist and writer he earned a living as a teacher. Burroughs began teaching in 1854 at a small district school in New York not far from where he grew up. In late 1856 Burroughs moved to Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He stayed until the spring of 1857. This book of essays and poetry was prepared for him by his students.
- March 04, 1857
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Anthology of Writings by John Burroughs Students in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 1857, "The Snowdrops"
Before John Burroughs (1837-1921) became an internationally known naturalist and writer he earned a living as a teacher. Burroughs began teaching in 1854 at a small district school in New York not far from where he grew up. In late 1856 Burroughs moved to Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He stayed until the spring of 1857. This book of essays and poetry was prepared for him by his students.
- John Burroughs' Album of Pressed Wildflowers Gathered during the Harriman Alaska Expedition, 1899 - In 1899, John Burroughs joined a group of more than 20 scientists, naturalists, and artists for a scientific exploration of the Alaskan coast. Financed and accompanied by railroad tycoon Edward H. Harriman, the expedition traveled aboard the lavishly refitted <em>George W. Elder</em>, collecting specimens along the way. Those specimens included native wildflowers, hand-picked by Burroughs and pressed into this book.
- 1899
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John Burroughs' Album of Pressed Wildflowers Gathered during the Harriman Alaska Expedition, 1899
In 1899, John Burroughs joined a group of more than 20 scientists, naturalists, and artists for a scientific exploration of the Alaskan coast. Financed and accompanied by railroad tycoon Edward H. Harriman, the expedition traveled aboard the lavishly refitted George W. Elder, collecting specimens along the way. Those specimens included native wildflowers, hand-picked by Burroughs and pressed into this book.
- John Burroughs on His 82nd Birthday, Yama Farms, New York, April 3, 1919 -
- April 03, 1919
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John Burroughs on His 82nd Birthday, Yama Farms, New York, April 3, 1919
- John Burroughs on the Steps at Wyndygoul, Cos Cob, Connecticut, August 1905 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer who became incensed by the glowing reviews of writings like Ernest Thompson Seton's <em>Wild Animals I Have Known</em>, which he believed blurred the line between fact and fiction. Seton, feeling his reputation was at stake, invited Burroughs to his country estate, Wyndygoul, for an in-person conversation. Seton took this photograph.
- August 01, 1905
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John Burroughs on the Steps at Wyndygoul, Cos Cob, Connecticut, August 1905
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer who became incensed by the glowing reviews of writings like Ernest Thompson Seton's Wild Animals I Have Known, which he believed blurred the line between fact and fiction. Seton, feeling his reputation was at stake, invited Burroughs to his country estate, Wyndygoul, for an in-person conversation. Seton took this photograph.
- Letter to John Burroughs from Morrison DeWitt, a Student Thanking Him for a Nature Walk, May 16, 1901 - In May 1901, John Burroughs traveled to the State Normal School in New Paltz, New York, to share his love of nature with the students. On a hike he discussed the local landscape and made observations about the natural world -- the group even found a quail's nest with eggs. Students later wrote thank you notes and invited Burroughs back for a future visit.
- May 16, 1901
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Letter to John Burroughs from Morrison DeWitt, a Student Thanking Him for a Nature Walk, May 16, 1901
In May 1901, John Burroughs traveled to the State Normal School in New Paltz, New York, to share his love of nature with the students. On a hike he discussed the local landscape and made observations about the natural world -- the group even found a quail's nest with eggs. Students later wrote thank you notes and invited Burroughs back for a future visit.
- Reproduction of the 1856 Essay by John Burroughs, "Work and Wait" - Naturalist John Burroughs penned this composition during his college preparatory studies at Cooperstown Seminary. This was an early foray into essay writing in which Burroughs would excel. The photostatic reproduction of this essay, pictured above, was used by Clara Barrus, Burroughs' literary executor and official biographer, for her book <em>The Life and Letters of John Burroughs</em>, published in 1925.
- 1856
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Reproduction of the 1856 Essay by John Burroughs, "Work and Wait"
Naturalist John Burroughs penned this composition during his college preparatory studies at Cooperstown Seminary. This was an early foray into essay writing in which Burroughs would excel. The photostatic reproduction of this essay, pictured above, was used by Clara Barrus, Burroughs' literary executor and official biographer, for her book The Life and Letters of John Burroughs, published in 1925.