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The Lake And The Woods: Or Nature's Calendar

The Lake And The Woods: Or Nature's Calendar

Prishvin, Mikhail
Hope-Taylor, Brian
Goodman, W. L.

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ISBN10: 1163699837
ISBN13: 9781163699836
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lake and the Woods: Or Nature's Calendar is a book written by Mikhail Prishvin, a renowned Russian writer and naturalist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the beauty and mysteries of nature, particularly the forests and lakes of Russia. Prishvin's writing style is poetic and descriptive, as he vividly portrays the changing seasons and the creatures that inhabit these natural landscapes. He draws on his own experiences and observations, as well as the folklore and traditions of the local people.The book is divided into twelve chapters, each representing a month of the year. Prishvin describes the unique characteristics and events of each month, such as the emergence of new plant life in the spring, the migration of birds in the fall, and the harsh winter conditions that test the survival skills of animals.Throughout the book, Prishvin emphasizes the importance of preserving and respecting nature. He laments the destruction of forests and the pollution of lakes, and urges readers to take action to protect these precious resources.Overall, The Lake and the Woods: Or Nature's Calendar is a beautiful and insightful tribute to the wonders of nature, written by a masterful storyteller and naturalist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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