Canadian Wild Flowers: Selections from the Writings of Miss Helen M. Johnson
By Helen M. Johnson
Length4h 38m
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In "Canadian Wild Flowers: Selections from the Writings of Miss Helen M. Johnson," readers are invited into a rich tapestry of botanical exploration and natural observation that celebrates the diverse flora of Canada's landscapes. Johnson's lyrical prose seamlessly weaves together scientific detail with poetic imagery, creating an engaging narrative that not only informs but also evokes a deep appreciation for the beauty of Canadian wildflowers. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century literary movements that emphasized naturalism and ecological awareness, this collection reflects a significant cultural shift towards valuing regional flora in literature, resonating with contemporary conversations about environmental conservation. Helen M. Johnson, an early naturalist and advocate for the appreciation of Canadian landscapes, drew inspiration from her intimate experiences with nature. Her background as a passionate educator and a keen observer of her surroundings propelled her to document the flowers she cherished, intertwining her personal narrative with a broader ecological significance. Her writings resonate with the influences of her contemporaries, yet remain distinct for their vividness and emotional depth, providing a unique perspective on the burgeoning field of Canadian natural writing. "Canadian Wild Flowers" is highly recommended for enthusiasts of botany, history, and environmental literature. Johnson's work not only enriches the reader's understanding of native flora but also serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of humans and nature. This collection is an essential contribution to both scholarly study and personal libraries, perfect for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation for the natural world.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length4 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1WITH A SKETCH OF HER LIFE
57"HE GIVETH SONGS IN THE NIGHT."
2PATRIOTIC POEMS:
58THE LAST GOOD NIGHT.
3TEMPERANCE:
59RETROSPECTIVE AND PROSPECTIVE.
4SONGS OF HOPE:
60HOPE.
5MISCELLANY:
61EARTH NOT THE CHRISTIAN'S HOME.
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6THE ADIEU.
62"WE SORROW NOT AS OTHERS WITHOUT HOPE."
7SELECTIONS
63THE MESSENGER BIRD.
8THE WALK IN JUNE.
64OUR SHIP IS HOMEWARD BOUND.
9AN EVENING MEDITATION.
65MIDNIGHT.
10NATURE'S RESURRECTION.
66EASTER SUNDAY.
11THE BIRD'S NEST.
67THE RISEN REDEEMER.
12GATHER VIOLETS.
68DOST THOU REMEMBER ME?
13TO A DANDELION.
69'T IS I—BE NOT AFRAID.
14TO A ROBIN.
70THE ONLY PERFECT ONE.
15GOD IS THERE.
71THE DYING CHRISTIAN.
16THE CANADIAN FARMER.
72THE REQUEST.
17THE RETURN.
73COMPLETE IN HIM.
18THE OLD SUGAR CAMP.
74TRUST IN GOD.
19TO A RABBIT.
75A PARADOX.
20THE OLD MAN.
76"THOU SHALT KNOW HEREAFTER."
21THE FADING AND THE UNFADING.
77"THINE EYES SHALL SEE THE KING IN HIS BEAUTY."
22ON RECEIPT OF SOME WILD FLOWERS.
78ALL IS WELL
23THE SICK GIRL'S DREAM.
79WE SHALL MEET.
24THE LAST SONG.
80WHAT THE DAUGHTER OF THE CLOUD SAID.
25AN EVENING SCENE.
81THIS IS NOT HOME.
26AUTUMN TEACHINGS.
82THE SOUL'S CONSOLATION.
27THE WATCHER.
83"WE SEE THROUGH A GLASS, DARKLY."
28THE SURRENDER OF QUEBEC.
84WORDS OF CHEER FOR FAINTING CHRISTIANS.
29SONG OF THE ENGLISH PEASANT GIRL.
85THE DYING YEAR.
30A NATION'S DESIRE.
86INCOMPREHENSIBILITY OF GOD.
31CANADA'S WELCOME.
87THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
32OUR NATIVE LAND.
88GOD MADE ME POOR.
33THE APPEAL.
89THE STRANGER GUEST.
34I LOVE THE LAND WHERE I WAS BORN.
90A LONG DELIGHTFUL WALK.
35THE WORLD TO COME.
91"THE SERVANT IS NOT ABOVE HIS MASTER."
36A WELCOME TO A TEMPERANCE PICNIC.
92ELIJAH.
37A LIFE-SCENE—THE LETTER.
93THE SACRED PAGE.
38PART II.
94BEHOLD HOW HE LOVED US.
39WHAT IS YOUR LIFE?
95LOVE YOUR ENEMIES.
40LIFE.
96THE ORPHAN.
41THE SILENT ARMY.
97SENTENTIOUS PARAGRAPHS.
42THE DYING WARRIOR.
98"YE DID IT NOT TO ME."
43ON SEEING A SKULL
99HEAR AND HELP ME.
44THOUGHTS ON DEATH.
100FAREWELL.
45THE BATTLE-FIELD.
101NO MOTHER.
46DEAD AND FORGOT.
102TO A MOTHER ON THE DEATH OF HER CHILD.
47DEAR EMILY.
103IN GOODNESS IS TRUE GREATNESS.
48ON THE DEATH OF A FRIEND.
104SIMILES.
49THE HEAVENLY HELPER.
105THE CRUCIFIED OF GALILEE.
50THE PROMISE.
106THE ASCENSION.
51THE DEAD CHRIST.
107THE HEBREW'S LAMENT.
52THE COMPLAINT.
108WHEN SHALL I RECEIVE MY DIPLOMA?
53THE MIXED CUP.
109ALONE WITH JESUS.
54I SHALL DEPART.
110THE LOST BABE.
55TIME FLIES.
111THE DAY OF WRATH.
56A VOICE FROM A SICK-ROOM.
112THE BELIEVER'S SAFETY.
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