Field and Study (Classic Reprint)

John Burroughs

ISBN 10: 1330152557 / ISBN 13: 9781330152553

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book details the observant wanderings and wildlife reflections of an early 20th-century naturalist. Travel alongside the author in his exploration of the changing landscape and its creatures as he poetically unfolds the cyclical rhythms of nature and human impacts on the environment. The author's reverence for the natural world will leave you with a renewed sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world around you. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330152553_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field and Study (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330152557
• ISBN 13: 9781330152553
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

About this title

Synopsis

Experience field notes and natural history in one accessible, lyrical volume.

Field and Study gathers a seasoned naturalist’s observations of birds, plants, and the habitats around him. Burroughs blends practical note-taking with reflections on science, literature, and the human place in nature, offering a thoughtful portrait of the living world from the spring bird procession to ordinary days in the Hudson Valley.

Through vivid, plainspoken prose, the book invites readers to notice details—from migration patterns and nesting habits to the thrill of a sunset over a quiet meadow. It pairs practical observations with broader questions about evolution, mortality, and wonder, creating a timeless look at nature and how we relate to it.

• Direct, accessible writing about birds, insects, plants, and their seasons


• Notes on nesting, migration, and behavior of hawks, flycatchers, sparrows, and more


• Thoughtful reflections that connect natural history with poetry, philosophy, and everyday life


• A notebook‑style sense of discovery that feels both personal and universal

Ideal for readers who enjoy clear, observant natural history with a contemplative, literary edge.

About the Author

JOHN BURROUGHS, USAF, Ret., served twenty-seven years in active and reserve duty in the US Air Force. He is the co-author of" Encounter in Rendlesham Forest." He is currently a lecturer and presenter on the Rendlesham Forest Incident and other related events.