This collection of essays from the author of 'Paul and Virginia' reflects on the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Bernardin de Saint-Pierre writes eloquently about plants, animals, and landscapes, and his musings offer a glimpse into the romantic spirit of the late 18th century. This book is a delightful read for anyone who loves nature writing or French literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.