Contained within this book is a collection of essays, field notes, and diary excerpts from numerous naturalists relating to British country life in Spring and Summer. These fascinating and highly-readable articles will appeal to those with an interest in the British countryside and naturalism in general. Contents include: "e;Open-air Diary for April"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for May"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for June"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for July"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for August"e;, "e;Open-air Diary for September"e;, "e;Introduction"e;, "e;In Praise of Rain"e;, "e;The Otter's Holt"e;, "e;The Flowers of Early Spring"e;, "e;Some English Butterflies"e;, "e;Birds as Architects"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of Edward Thomas.