Winter by Dallas Lore Sharp (1925)
The work explores the joys and intricacies of winter hunting, emphasizing the experience of tracking animals in freshly fallen snow. It begins with the preparation for a hunt, highlighting the simplicity of the necessary equipment: rubber boots, a sturdy stick, and keen observation. The narrative captures the excitement of discovering animal tracks, such as those of a skunk and a hare, and the thrill of following these trails to uncover the stories behind them. The author reflects on the beauty of nature, the interconnectedness of wildlife, and the lessons learned from observing animal behavior. As the hunt progresses, the narrative delves into the significance of each track, revealing insights into the lives of the creatures that inhabit the woods. The author describes encounters with various animals, including squirrels and muskrats, illustrating their unique characteristics through their tracks. The experience is not merely about capturing animals but understanding their existence and the environment they navigate. The work culminates in a celebration of nature's complexity, emphasizing that every day in the wild offers new discoveries and reflections on life, death, and the beauty of the natural world.
By Dallas Lore Sharp · First published 1925 · Genre: Nature, Non-Fiction, Essay collection · 13 chapters · 33,847 words
First lines
You want no gun, no club, no game-bag, no steel trap, no snare when you go hunting the snow. Rubber boots or overshoes, a good, stout stick to help you up the ridges, a pair of field-glasses and a keen eye, are all you need for this hunt, -- besides, of course, the snow and the open country.
You have shoveled the first snow of the winter; you have been snowballing in it; you have coasted on it; and gone sleigh-riding over it; but unless you have gone hunting over it you have missed the rarest, best sport that the first snowfall can bring you.
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Winter is listed on Textopian as a novel by Dallas Lore Sharp, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Dallas Lore Sharp
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Essay collection, Educational
- Length: 33,847 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 485 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Nature — The author often writes about nature and this book specifically covers the season of winter.
- Non-Fiction — The book's account of the natural world during the winter months is factual and not a story.
- Essay collection — The book consists of several essays focused on different aspects of winter.
- Educational — The book is educational as it covers the changes, happenings, and impact of winter on the natural world.
Tags
nature · seasons · winter · landscape · wildlife · environment · descriptive · poetic · reflection · tranquility · cold · snow
Contents
- HUNTING THE SNOW
- THE TURKEY DRIVE
- WHITE-FOOT
- A CHAPTER OF THINGS TO SEE THIS WINTER
- CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS
- CHICKADEE
- A CHAPTER OF THINGS TO DO THIS WINTER
- THE MISSING TOOTH
- THE PECULIAR 'POSSUM
- A FEBRUARY FRESHET
- A BREACH IN THE BANK
- A CHAPTER OF THINGS TO HEAR THIS WINTER
- THE LAST DAY OF WINTER