Wilderness Ways


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(4.3 stars; 19 reviews)

Late nineteenth-century naturalist William J. Long invites us into the secret worlds of woodland animals in this, his second, fascinating book. Long's stories of the secret lives of woodland animals come from time he spent in the woods, observing the behaviors and characteristics of the wilderness inhabitants directly. His method? Sit quietly, wait (sometimes for hours), and the animals will come. This book, unlike his first, Ways of Wood Folk, seems to be directed at his critics who accused him of assigning human emotions and intentions to the animals he profiles in his writings; Wilderness Ways very deliberately tells the unvarnished truth about animal behaviors, both tender caring and vicious murder are illustrated herein. Wilderness Ways opens up the hidden world of its woodland subjects with beautiful imagery and descriptive prose which is accessible enough for a child to read while at the same time engaging for readers of all ages. Be transported into Long's hidden wilderness world. (Summary by Jill Engle) (3 hr 43 min)

Chapters

Preface 5:38 Read by Kangaroo
Megaleep the Wanderer, Part 1 17:52 Read by Kangaroo
Megaleep the Wanderer, Part 2 23:17 Read by JenMitchell
Killooleet, Little Sweet-Voice 18:32 Read by Nathan Yoder
Kagax the Bloodthirsty 25:33 Read by Nathan Yoder
Kookooskoos, Who Catches the Wrong Rat 22:26 Read by Nathan Yoder
Chigwooltz the Frog 18:18 Read by Pazappy
Cloud Wings the Eagle 26:15 Read by laurencetrask
Upweekis the Shadow, Part 1 18:12 Read by laurencetrask
Upweekis the Shadow, Part 2 16:23 Read by laurencetrask
Hukweem the Night Voice, Part 1 14:46 Read by laurencetrask
Hukweem the Night Voice, Part 2 16:30 Read by laurencetrask

Reviews

deliteful


(5 stars)

I am so thankful that he took such good note at his nature study. And thankful for his patients. I laughed and I even cried once. This is well worth a listen for the scientist or the child. Thank you librivox.

narrator kangaroo


(0.5 stars)

Did you drink a half case of beer before you started reading?