Nature
- Explorations in Nature and Travel
- Explorations in Nature and Science
- Nature's Poetic Voices
- Essays on Nature and Reflection
- Nature's Tales for Young Explorers
The Tale of Buster Bumblebee
This charming collection of short stories features a bumblebee called Buster, his (extensive) family, and a great number of other animals wh…
The Cruise of the Walrus on the Broads
"This is an account of my latest sailing adventures on board a clumsy small sea-boat, on the pleasant waterways of Broadland.I acquired…
The Banana
Bananas are the most popular fruit in the world according to the BBC. In this book we see how this fruit that is grown in limited areas of t…
The Flowers of Shakespeare
A lovely collection of information about those flowers that appear in William Shakespeare's work. The brief chapters are categorized by the …
There's a certain slant of light
In tribute to the first real snowfall this year. - Summary by David Lawrence
Ten Common Trees
These are short sketches of ten common trees found in North America -- Black Willow, American Elm, Apple Tree, Horse-Chestnut, Birch, White …
Camp and Trail
Stewart Edward White was a popular and respected novelist who set his stories on the western frontier and in the wilderness. For his novels …
The Call of the Wildflower
A learned, and immensely pleasant, journey in search of wildflowers as told by the author. - Summary by KevinS
The River Duddon
Located in a part of Cumbria that was once part of Lancashire, the River Duddon rises in the high fells of the Lake District and flows for 2…
The Ocean
Sir John Murray, considered to be the father of modern oceanography, discusses the variations in the depths of oceans, and the methods and i…
Walking
This was originally titled "The Wild" and is a lecture given by Thoreau in 1851 at the Concord lyceum. "Walking" is an e…
Birds and All Nature
"Birds and All Nature" was a monthly publication of the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago. It includes short poems and br…
The National Geographic Magazine
The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, Vol IX, April 1898, the Klondike Number.It includes the following articles:The Nor…
Bee-Keeping For All
Originally published by a master bee-keeper in 1923, this 3rd edition of ‘Bee-Keeping For All’ was completely revised (in 1929) and brought …
Bees, Shown to the Children
A very good introduction to the bee, including its physical and behavioral characteristics. Most appropriate for children. - Summary by Kevi…
The School Book of Forestry
Written by a third-generation timberman, this book discusses what forests are, their primary enemies, and their benefits to others. Additio…
A Florida Sketch-Book
A Florida Sketch-Book invites listeners into the vibrant world of late-19th century Florida through the keen observations of naturalist Brad…
The Gorilla Hunters
Ralph Rover is happily at home from his adventure on The Coral Island and wondering if he should settle down when he receives a visit from a…
Winter
LibriVox volunteers bring you 20 recordings of Winter by Robert Louis Stevenson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for November 22nd, 2009.
Two Years in Oregon
Wallis Nash was a British lawyer who visited Oregon and later emigrated with his family. His account covers a great breadth of description …