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Intensive Farming and Burroughs on Nature’s Teachings
A continuation discusses Burroughs May Atlantic piece praising living close to nature. It argues schools fail to instill intimate knowledge of real things in nature, urging agriculture and manual training in education alongside book learning to foster love of farm life. It advocates community support for practical farm-based schooling and rural appreciation.
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Burroughs
May Atlantic
Whitman
Elias Brewer