BY PROFESSOR JOHN C. VAN DYKE 



Nature for Its 

 Own Sake 



First Studies in Natural Appearances 



i2mo, $1.50 



" No one can read it without having his knowledge 

 of nature enlarged, his curiosity quickened, and his sen- 

 sitiveness to the beauty that is all about him in the world 

 increased and stimulated." Chicago Tribune. 



" He writes clearly and simply and indulges in little 

 rhetoric or false sentiment. His first studies,' therefore, 

 will probably reveal to many people many things of 

 which they were unaware." The Nation. 



"A series of interesting and distinctly original essays." 

 Philadelphia Public Ledger. 



"A book of uncommon merit, first, hi its point of 

 view, and, second, in the peculiar skill with which the 

 subject of nature is handled." Washington Post. 



" A book on nature widely different from anything 

 yet written, and fresh, suggestive, and delightful." 



New York Times. 



"A book for all nature lovers. ... A most 

 delightful vade mecum" 



BLISS CARMAN in New York Commercial Advertiser. 



