Pastoral Days; or, Memories of a New England Year

"Pastoral Days; or, Memories of a New England Year" by W. Hamilton Gibson is a series of essays, full of detailed images, that show the yearly cycle of nature in the late 1800's. Gibson brings to life the natural world while focusing on specific locations and scenes, as he shares his memories of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each chapter is a reflection on New England's changing seasons that shows the connection between observation, personal experience, and natural events. The book starts with a picture of the transition from winter to spring, with attention to the March weather and the awakening of plant and animal life. Gibson's detailed memories and natural descriptions bring readers into his experiences and relationship with the land.