In Woodland Ways
Woodland Ways is a comprehensive guide to the art of living in the wilderness. Written by Leigh Gordon Giltner, a lifelong outdoorsman and wilderness survival expert, the book provides readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to survive and thrive in the wild. The book covers a wide range of topics, from basic wilderness survival skills such as shelter building and fire making, to more advanced skills such as tracking and trapping. It also provides detailed information on edible plants, animal behavior, and wilderness navigation. In addition to providing practical advice, Woodland Ways also offers readers a unique perspective on the natural world. Giltner shares his personal experiences and insights, as well as stories from other outdoorsmen, to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the wilderness and its inhabitants. Woodland Ways is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the outdoors and learning the skills necessary to survive in the wild.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Nature Writing, Non-Fiction, Adventure · 354 words
First lines
Out of the poignant glare, the shadeless heat Of summer noon, beseech thee follow me Into the dim, dream-haunted secrecy The cool, green glooms, the grottoed deep retreat, Of yon old wood; down aisles of lichened trees-- Grey Merlins clasped by lissom Viviens Of clinging vine--to cloistered sylvan glens, Where Nature weaves her fairest mysteries.
Here let us rest a little--find surcease For feet grown weary of the thridded street That echoes ever to the ceaseless beat Of human tread;--a brief while know the ease Of dreamful rest, to slumb'rous languors stilled On Orient rugs of dappled mosses spread In nooks where blossom, purple, white and red, The flowers Summer's lavish hands have spilled.
What this Textopian page supports
In Woodland Ways is listed on Textopian as an essay by Leigh Gordon Giltner, dated 1900 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Essay
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Nature Writing, Non-Fiction, Adventure, Biography
- Length: 354 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for In Woodland Ways by Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering In Woodland Ways?
- How does this essay by Leigh Gordon Giltner fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Nature Writing first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Winter In The Woods by Frank R. Stockton
- Chickadee by Dallas Lore Sharp
- The Heart Of The Wild by S. L. Bensusan
- A Rabbit Of The World by Grant Allen
- Forest Murmurs by Frederic Manning
- A Camp by Robert Louis Stevenson
Genres
- Nature Writing — The title 'In Woodland Ways' suggests that the book is about exploring and understanding the natural world.
- Non-Fiction — The author, Leigh Gordon Giltner, is a naturalist and wildlife photographer, suggesting that the book is based on factual information.
- Adventure — The book is likely to include stories of exploration and discovery in the natural world, which could be considered an adventure.
- Biography — The book may include biographical information about the author and their experiences in the natural world.
Tags
nature · woodland · adventure · exploration · survival · wilderness · outdoors · environment · animals · ecosystem · self-discovery · friendship