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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ursula and John Burroughs with Others, at the Grand Canyon, 1911 - 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, the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and much of the United States. This photo shows him with family and friends at the Grand Canyon.
- 1911
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Ursula and John Burroughs with Others, at the Grand Canyon, 1911
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, the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and much of the United States. This photo shows him with family and friends at the Grand Canyon.
- Portrait of John Burroughs, 1903 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.
- 1903
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Portrait of John Burroughs, 1903
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.
- John Burroughs and Hiram Burroughs near Slabsides, 1896 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about accessible and familiar landscapes. He is pictured here with his older brother Hiram at Slabsides, the rustic retreat he built near his home.
- October 01, 1896
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John Burroughs and Hiram Burroughs near Slabsides, 1896
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about accessible and familiar landscapes. He is pictured here with his older brother Hiram at Slabsides, the rustic retreat he built near his home.
- John Muir and John Burroughs in Pasadena, California, 1909-1912 - Naturalist-writer John Burroughs first met wilderness conservationist John Muir in the early 1890s at the home of the editor for <em>Century Magazine</em>. They became friends, then traveled together to places that included Alaska, the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. Here they are together in Pasadena Glen, California, where Muir had friends and Burroughs owned a little winter bungalow.
- 1909-1912
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John Muir and John Burroughs in Pasadena, California, 1909-1912
Naturalist-writer John Burroughs first met wilderness conservationist John Muir in the early 1890s at the home of the editor for Century Magazine. They became friends, then traveled together to places that included Alaska, the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. Here they are together in Pasadena Glen, California, where Muir had friends and Burroughs owned a little winter bungalow.
- Julian Burroughs Pouring Cider with Daughters Ursula and Elizabeth, circa 1909 -
- circa 1909
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Julian Burroughs Pouring Cider with Daughters Ursula and Elizabeth, circa 1909
- Teaching Certificate for John Burroughs, from Orange Township, New Jersey, February 7, 1860 - Before John Burroughs (1837-1921) became an internationally known naturalist and writer he earned a living as a teacher. In 1860, Burroughs -- twenty-three, married and an aspiring writer -- taught briefly in Essex County, New Jersey. Later that year he wrote an essay that was published in the <em>Atlantic Monthly</em>. The article gained widespread recognition and changed the course of Burroughs's life.
- February 05, 1860
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Teaching Certificate for John Burroughs, from Orange Township, New Jersey, February 7, 1860
Before John Burroughs (1837-1921) became an internationally known naturalist and writer he earned a living as a teacher. In 1860, Burroughs -- twenty-three, married and an aspiring writer -- taught briefly in Essex County, New Jersey. Later that year he wrote an essay that was published in the Atlantic Monthly. The article gained widespread recognition and changed the course of Burroughs's life.
- John Burroughs and Granddaughter Elizabeth Burroughs, 1907-1908 - John Burroughs, the internationally known naturalist and writer, delighted in his grandchildren. Elizabeth, Ursula and John Burroughs II, were the children of John's only child, Julian. Burroughs visited his grandchildren often and filled his journals with tales of their adventures together. In this photograph, Burroughs poses with his oldest grandchild, Elizabeth.
- 1907-1908
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John Burroughs and Granddaughter Elizabeth Burroughs, 1907-1908
John Burroughs, the internationally known naturalist and writer, delighted in his grandchildren. Elizabeth, Ursula and John Burroughs II, were the children of John's only child, Julian. Burroughs visited his grandchildren often and filled his journals with tales of their adventures together. In this photograph, Burroughs poses with his oldest grandchild, Elizabeth.