Unabridged republication of John Burrough's America: Selections from the Writings of the Hudson River Naturalist. Like Henry David Thoreaux, John Burroughs (1837-1921) occupies a special place in the front ranks of American nature writers. His detailed perceptions, warm humanity and clear, readable style combined to win him a wide and enthusiastic following. The present volume contains a rich selection of the best passages from his 25 published books.