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W. Hamilton (William Hamilton) Gibson
William Hamilton Gibson (1850–1896) was an American author, illustrator, and naturalist known for his vivid depictions of nature. He combined his artistic talent with a deep appreciation for the outdoors, producing detailed illustrations and writings that celebrated the natural world. Among his notable works are "Pastoral Days" (1880) and "Happy Hunting Grounds" (1886), which blend his artistic skills with his keen observational powers. Gibson's contributions to both literature and nature illustration earned him a respected place in the American naturalist movement of the 19th century.
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f all the various subjects in the catalogue of sports and pastimes, there is none more sure of arousing the enthusiasm of our American boys generally, than that which forms the title of this book. Traps and Trapping, together with its kindred branches, always have been and always will be subjects of great interest among boys, and particularly so to those who live in the country. It is a fact to be...
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olitude! Where under trees and sky shall you find it? The more solitary the recluse and the more confirmed and grounded his seclusion, the wider and more familiar becomes the circle of his social environment, until at length, like a very dryad of old, the birds build and sing in his branches and the "wee wild beasties" nest in his pockets. If he fails to be aware of the fact, more's the...
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