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This is a good hardcover, 1924 Wise Publishing. Given the age of this book (100 yrs old), it is no surprise that the binding is cracked, BUT the pages are still tight to the binding, the binding has just cracked from the boards along spine. (see photo) Overall this is in good condition, a rare series published in 23 volumes as The Complete Writings of John Burroughs. When closed the binding flaw is not detectable but opened it becomes apparent. But there are no loose pages. There is light natural tanning to pages from age and brown spot inside front cover where store label removed (see photo). There is no serious foxing inside. Top edges tipped in gold gilt showing some wear but overall good. The olive green hardcover boards are embossed with design on front and have the appearance of leather binding although it is not. Rough cut page edges as often found in binding of the time. The hardcover boards are very good, clean and now showing much wear. Crown octavo book size or 5" x 8" with 279 pages.
John Burroughs was an Ameican naturalist and essayist. The first of his essays was Wake-Robin, published in 1871. He was less a scientific naturalist and more of a literary naturalist who recorded the natural world through his perceptions. His work reflects such.
This is Volume 15, Time and Change, by Jon Burroughs Wake Robin Edition of the Complete Writings of Burroughs, 1924 Wise Publishing. From the preface; "I suspect that in this volume my readers will feel I have given him a stone when he asked for bread," There is more of the scientific speculation in the collection than is normally found in Burroughs writings. He confesses that his interest in geology outruns his knowledge, and states his love of rocks is more than his study of them. The volume is a lovely recollection and musing of Burroughs' time in nature contemplating the science around him.
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