The complete works of the work of John Burroughs
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I knew him from his book "Accepting the universe",the book is similar to what Stoicism teach but with naturalistic view. Inspiring book..so I decided to collect his work for people who may Love nature and Insights about animals, birds and plants which was the home of John Burroughs.
John Burroughs (1837–1921) was one of America’s most beloved nature essayists and conservationists, often called a “literary naturalist.”
He combined sharp observation of the outdoors with philosophical reflection, producing books like Accepting the Universe that blend science, spirituality, and everyday experience.
Burroughs’s style is clear, calm, and observant. He moves easily between close outdoor study and larger reflections on philosophy, religion, literature, and the human place in the natural world. Some pieces are light and intimate, while others are searching and skeptical, but all are marked by patience, curiosity, and a deep trust in direct experience.
This collection gathers some of John Burroughs’s most characteristic writing: essays on birds, trees, animals, seasons, travel, memory, and the life of the mind. Taken together, the books show a writer who saw nature not as scenery, but as a living presence that shaped thought, character, and belief.
Short Reviews the work of John Burroughs
Winter Sunshine — Bright essays on winter scenes, travel, and reflection.
Accepting the Universe — Naturalist philosophy blending science and openness to life.
Birds and Poets — Graceful essays linking birds, literature, and imagination.
Camping and Tramping with Roosevelt — Lively outdoor account of field life with Theodore Roosevelt.
Far and Near — Wide-ranging reflections mixing close observation and broader thought.
Field and Study — Essays showing Burroughs as both observer and thinker.
Fresh Fields — Lively nature writing with seasonal freshness.
Immortality and Agnosticism — Philosophical article weighing belief and doubt.
Indoor Studies — Reflective essays on thought, reading, and quiet life.
Is Nature Cruel — Probing essay questioning harsh judgments of nature.
Is Nature Without Design — Argument on order in nature from a naturalist’s view.
John James Audubon — Compact portrait celebrating Audubon’s devotion to birds.
Leaf and Tendril — Delicate essays focused on plant life and detail.
Life and Chance — Reflective essay on chance and purpose.
Life and Mind — Philosophical link between consciousness and living systems.
Literary Values — Criticism and reflection showing Burroughs’s taste for honest writing.
Little Nature Studies — Gentle sketches aimed at young readers.
Locusts and Wild Honey — Famous essays on birds, animals, and country life.
My Boyhood — Nostalgic memoir of childhood and farm life.
Pepacton — Focused nature book on landscape and water.
Riverby — Observational work rooted in Burroughs’s home life.
Shall We Accept the Universe — Philosophical essay urging acceptance.
Sharp Eyes — Energetic field essays rewarding careful observation.
Signs and Seasons — Seasonal writing connecting weather, plants, and rhythms.
Songs of American Birds — Lyrical, affectionate book centered on birds.
Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers — Charming essays on woodland creatures.
The Breath of Life — Essays treating nature as living process.
The Good Devils — Spirited meditation on optimism in nature.
The Last Harvest — Late-life essays with reflective maturity.
The Light of Day — Religious criticism from a naturalist’s perspective.
The Phantoms Behind Us — Reflective article on memory and unseen influences.
The Summit of the Years — Mature collection with retrospective calm.
Time and Change — Essays on growth, aging, and steady motion.
Under the Apple-Trees — Gentle domestic essays with seasonal warmth.
Under the Maples — Autumnal country essays with simplicity.
Wake-Robin — Classic early book with fresh bird studies.
Ways of Nature — Broad naturalist collection with patient sympathy.
Whitman: A Study — Literary portrait of Whitman’s vision and place in letters.