The Wayfarer`s Library. The Open Air

If you're looking for a short and sweet introduction to the world of nature, The Wayfarer's Library. The Open Air by Richard Jefferies is the book for you. A collection of essays and sketches on transience, it covers topics from the environment to animals to society. With a wide range of topics, this is an essential read to pick up before your next vacation.The author of the book, is an English naturalist, geologist, and writer who is recognized for his contributions to the fields of ecology and conservation biology. He was a friend of Darwin's and spent many years traveling through Europe. His observations in The Wayfarers Library are a masterpiece of travel writing of the Victorian era.