Rambles with John Burroughs

"Rambles with John Burroughs" by R. J. H. De Loach is a tribute to the naturalist John Burroughs, revealing his profound connection to nature and his simple way of life through a series of personal reflections and essays from the early 1900s. The book shares the author’s admiration for Burroughs by looking at his thoughts on literature, nature, and simple living, including his appreciation for writers like Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau. The book also includes moments spent at Burroughs' home, Slabsides, demonstrating his dedication to understanding and celebrating the outdoors and illustrating Burroughs’ philosophy of honesty and genuine appreciation for the natural world, creating a heartfelt and reflective portrait.