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- John Burroughs Sitting in Black Creek Swamp, West Park, New York, 1900 - 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.
- March 01, 1900
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John Burroughs Sitting in Black Creek Swamp, West Park, New York, 1900
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 with Clay Model Bust by C. S. Pietro, 1912 - 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.
- 1912
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John Burroughs with Clay Model Bust by C. S. Pietro, 1912
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 Seated outside Slabsides, circa 1915 - 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. After 1895, he did much of his writing at Slabsides, a rustic retreat he built a mile from his home.
- circa 1915
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John Burroughs Seated outside Slabsides, circa 1915
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. After 1895, he did much of his writing at Slabsides, a rustic retreat he built a mile from his home.
- John Burroughs at Slabsides, circa 1910 - 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. After 1895, he did much of his writing at Slabsides, a rustic retreat he built a mile from his home.
- circa 1910
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John Burroughs at Slabsides, circa 1910
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. After 1895, he did much of his writing at Slabsides, a rustic retreat he built a mile from his home.
- John Burroughs and Henry Ford on the Yacht "Sialia," circa 1917 - Henry Ford purchased the yacht <em>Sialia</em> in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <em>Sialia</em> also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included John Burroughs and Clara's sister Eva Brubaker and her two daughter (one seen here).
- circa 1917
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John Burroughs and Henry Ford on the Yacht "Sialia," circa 1917
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included John Burroughs and Clara's sister Eva Brubaker and her two daughter (one seen here).
- Thomas Edison, John Burroughs and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. His writings appealed to Henry Ford, who invited Burroughs in 1914 to join him and Thomas Edison to explore the Florida Everglades together. This led to the more famous Vagabond camping trips of a few years later, which also involved Harvey Firestone.
- 1914
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Thomas Edison, John Burroughs and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. His writings appealed to Henry Ford, who invited Burroughs in 1914 to join him and Thomas Edison to explore the Florida Everglades together. This led to the more famous Vagabond camping trips of a few years later, which also involved Harvey Firestone.
- 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 Talks: His Reminiscences and Comments as Reported by Clifton Johnson, 1922 -
- 1922
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John Burroughs Talks: His Reminiscences and Comments as Reported by Clifton Johnson, 1922
- Henry Ford Photographing Thomas Edison and John Burroughs, circa 1919 - In 1914, Henry Ford and John Burroughs accompanied Thomas Edison on a motor trip through the Florida Everglades. The next year, Edison explored California with Ford and another friend, Harvey Firestone. These outings prompted Edison to propose that the group of friends go on another excursion together, which eventually led to a series of camping trips between 1916 and 1924.
- circa 1919
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Henry Ford Photographing Thomas Edison and John Burroughs, circa 1919
In 1914, Henry Ford and John Burroughs accompanied Thomas Edison on a motor trip through the Florida Everglades. The next year, Edison explored California with Ford and another friend, Harvey Firestone. These outings prompted Edison to propose that the group of friends go on another excursion together, which eventually led to a series of camping trips between 1916 and 1924.
- Henry Ford, Elizabeth Burroughs, and John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge, 1915 - Perhaps a seemingly odd pair, automobile magnate Henry Ford and naturalist John Burroughs shared a love of nature. Here, the two friends -- joined by Burroughs' granddaughter Elizabeth -- pose in front of Woodchuck Lodge, near Burroughs' birthplace in the Catskills of upstate New York. Ford had helped him purchase the property in 1913. Burroughs summered here, writing and entertaining guests.
- 1915
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Henry Ford, Elizabeth Burroughs, and John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge, 1915
Perhaps a seemingly odd pair, automobile magnate Henry Ford and naturalist John Burroughs shared a love of nature. Here, the two friends -- joined by Burroughs' granddaughter Elizabeth -- pose in front of Woodchuck Lodge, near Burroughs' birthplace in the Catskills of upstate New York. Ford had helped him purchase the property in 1913. Burroughs summered here, writing and entertaining guests.