De todos los autores norteamericanos que han escrito sobre la naturaleza, John Burroughs es uno de los más apreciados. Los texos recogidos en este volmen són una bella muestra de su fina sensibilidad
Nature Near Home is one of many books on natural history by John Burroughs. It is full of simple observations about rural scenes and charming stories about animals, plants, and even people! Burroughs loves the creatures around him and derives great pleasure from his walks and studies in natures scenes.
