"Time and Change" is a collection of essays written by American naturalist and writer John Burroughs. The book was first published in 1912 and contains 16 essays on a variety of topics related to nature, philosophy, and life. Burroughs' writing style is characterized by his deep love and appreciation for the natural world. He explores the beauty and wonder of nature, as well as its relationship to human experience and the passage of time. This novel is a contemplative and engaging book that encourages readers to reflect on their relationship with nature and the world around them. Burroughs' writing is lyrical and evocative, transporting readers to the natural landscapes he describes and inviting them to connect with the beauty and wisdom of the natural world.
John Burroughs (April 3, 1837 – March 29, 1921) was an American naturalist and nature essayist, active in the conservation movement in the United States. The first of his essay collections was Wake-Robin in 1871. In the words of his biographer Edward Renehan, Burroughs' special identity was less that of a scientific naturalist than that of "a literary naturalist with a duty to record his own unique perceptions of the natural world." The result was a body of work whose resonance with the tone of its cultural moment explains both its popularity at that time and its relative obscurity since. Many of Burroughs' essays first appeared in popular magazines. He is best known for his observations on birds, flowers, and rural scenes, but his essay topics also range from religion, philosophy, and literature.
