Philosophy

“That I am a saner, healthier, more contented man, with truer standards of life, for all my loiterings in the fields and woods, I am fully convinced.” 

In 1912, the great American naturalist John Burroughs was asked by a preacher to talk to his parishioners on the “gospel of nature.” In his essay, Burroughs reflects on the impact and influence his excursions in nature had on his life.

This short work is part of Applewood’s American Roots series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers.

This collection of sermons by George Whitefield, one of the key figures in the Great Awakening, offers insight into Whitefield's religious beliefs and preaching style. The sermons cover a range of topics, including repentance, salvation, and the nature of God.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and beliefs of Americans who came before us.