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Bob: The Story of Our Mocking-bird
Paperback
Biographies GeneralBirdsNature Writing
ISBN13: 9781023332163
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Bob: The Story of Our Mocking-bird by Sidney Lanier is a delightful exploration of the life and habits of a beloved mockingbird. More than just a nature study, this book offers a charming glimpse into the world of these fascinating birds and their interactions with domestic life. Lanier, a keen observer of the natural world, weaves together elements of animal biography and nature writing, painting a vivid picture of his subject.
This carefully prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover a timeless appreciation for the beauty and wonder of birds. Explore the essays within, and gain a unique perspective on the natural world through the story of a single, remarkable mockingbird. This book will appeal to anyone fascinated by birds and interested in the enduring allure of nature writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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