Locusts And Wild Honey

Locusts and Wild Honey is a book written by John Burroughs, a renowned American naturalist and essayist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the beauty and wonder of nature, particularly the flora and fauna of the American countryside. The essays in Locusts and Wild Honey are written in Burroughs' signature style, which is characterized by his keen observations, lyrical prose, and deep appreciation for the natural world. He writes about a variety of topics, including the habits of birds, the behavior of animals, the changing seasons, and the joys of outdoor exploration. In addition to his descriptions of the natural world, Burroughs also reflects on the role of nature in human life. He muses on the ways in which nature can provide solace and inspiration, and he encourages readers to seek out the beauty and wonder in their own surroundings. Overall, Locusts and Wild Honey is a beautiful and insightful book that celebrates the natural world and encourages readers to connect with the environment around them. It is a must-read for anyone who loves nature, poetry, or thoughtful reflections on the human experience.The notion has always very generally prevailed that the queen of the bees is an absolute ruler, and issues her royal orders to willing subjects. Hence Napoleon the First sprinkled the symbolic bees over the imperial mantle that bore the arms of his dynasty; and in the country of the Pharaohs the bee was used as the emblem of a people sweetly submissive to the orders of its king. But the fact is, a swarm of bees is an absolute democracy, and kings and despots can find no warrant in their example. The power and authority are entirely vested in the great mass, the workers.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.