“I see, when I bend close, how each leaflet of a climbing rose is bordered with frost, the autumn counterpart of the dewdrops of summer dawns. The feathery leaves of yarrow are thick with silver rime and dry thistle heads rise like goblets plated with silver catching the sun.”
Quote by Edwin Way Teale
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Edwin Way Teale
Edwin Way Teale was an American naturalist known for his in-depth observations of insects and plants. His work 'The American Seasons' documented his observations of the natural environments across the United States, which was well-received by readers. more
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