In the Catskills: Selections from the Writings of John Burroughs

"In the Catskills: Selections from the Writings of John Burroughs" by John Burroughs is a compilation of reflective nature essays from the beginning of the 1900s, demonstrating the author's strong connection with the Catskill region, the place where he grew up. He uses descriptive writing that creates a feeling of amazement and remembrance, and he looks at topics linked to the natural world, how the seasons change, and life in the countryside, perfectly capturing the scenery and the animals that live there. The book starts by explaining how important winter is in the Catskills, changing the surroundings into a place of simple beauty. Burroughs talks about how harsh winter can be and how it impacts the way people see things, making their thoughts more clear and focused, and illustrates the peace of a snowy landscape, paying special attention to the trails left by animals like red foxes and the tales that these tell about the lives of different creatures.