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Hal Borland's Book of Days
Oftentimes the answers to life’s biggest questions can be found by searching for them at the smallest scales. In Book of Days , beloved nature writer Hal Borland (1900–1978) takes readers on an eye-opening day-by-day journey through a year of the outdoor world around us. Originally published in The New York Times as “daily reflections,” these short reports and observations convey Borland’s inspiring thoughts about the world around him and the creatures he shared it with. He also muses about the changes in weather and climate through the seasons, reflects on our traditions and habits, and ponders fundamental questions about what it all means. Writing in the tradition of Henry David Thoreau and Aldo Leopold, and with the inquisitiveness of a philosopher and the perceptive wit of a wise old New England farmer, Borland portrays with simple clarity the elements of change and permanence in the untamed world around us. Neither calendar nor almanac, this delightful natural history “daybook” of mini essays features a treasure trove of fascinating philosophical insights and environmental wonders. Book of Days can be read straight through or savored one day at a time.Be sure to also read Hal Borland's other bestselling classics published by Echo Point Books— Hal Borland's Twelve Moons of the Year and Sundial of the Seasons .
- GenresNatureNonfiction
Paperback
First published January 1, 1976
About the author
Hal Borland
94 books69 followersHarold Glen Borland was a nature journalist. During World War II he wrote radio programs for the government and served as special magazine correspondent. He had written several documentary movies, two volumes of poetry, a volume of essays, has collaborated on a play, and has contributed many non-fiction articles, short stories and novelettes to leading magazines here and abroad.
Mr. Borland was graduated from the Columbia School of Journalism. He also attended the University of Colorado and received a Litt.D. from there in 1944.
Mr. Borland was graduated from the Columbia School of Journalism. He also attended the University of Colorado and received a Litt.D. from there in 1944.
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December 31, 2021
This is my daily reading of Hal Borland for 2021. Happy to see that his books are being released. I have read and reread Twelve Moons of the Year, which I received from my Father, and is an original publication of that book. I purchased Book of Days and Sundial of the Seasons at the beginning of the month. I now have three of his daily nature meditations to rotate through the coming years.
August 21, 2008
Hal Borland was a friend of my aunt & uncle, and he sent me an autographed copy of this book through them. I have read it several times, starting on January 1 and reading each day's entry in bed at the end of that day. Really good stuff.
July 3, 2011
A book that has become like a dear friend. Full of information and beautiful, wise observations. A companion to my own writing.
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