II. A WHITE DAY AND A RED FOX

III. PHASES OF FARM LIFE

IV. IN THE HEMLOCKS

V. BIRDS'-NESTS

VI. THE HEART OF THE SOUTHERN CATSKILLS

VII. SPECKLED TROUT

VIII. A BED OF BOUGHS




ILLUSTRATIONS


A DISTANT VIEW OF SLIDE MOUNTAIN (Frontispiece)

THE FOX-HUNTER AND HIS HOUND

AT THE HEADWATERS OF THE DELAWARE
Overlooking Mr. Burroughs's boyhood home

FINDING A BIRD'S-NEST

THE WITTENBERG FROM WOODLAND VALLEY