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The Last Harvest: The Complete Writings of John Burroughs is a comprehensive collection of works by the American naturalist and essayist, John Burroughs. This book includes all of Burroughs' published writings, including his essays, poetry, and nature studies. The writings cover a range of topics, from the beauty of the natural world to the role of humans in preserving it. Burroughs' writing is known for its lyrical prose and deep appreciation for the natural world. The Last Harvest also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides context for Burroughs' life and work. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in nature writing, environmentalism, or the history of American literature.1924. Volume XXIII. This volume contains material written by John Burroughs, the American naturalist, best remembered for his essays on nature, in the closing months of his life. Contents: Emerson and His Journals; Flies in Amber; Another Word on Thoreau; A Critical Glance into Darwin; What Makes a Poem?; Short Studies in Contrasts; Day by Day; Gleanings; and Sundown Papers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.