Literary Pilgrimage of a Naturalist (1911) – Winthrop Packard | Illustrated Nature Essays, Gilt Binding, Deckled Edges

2026-03-29T18:58:46-04:00

Price: 88.00

A beautiful 20th-century work by naturalist and writer Winthrop Packard, Literary Pilgrimages of a Naturalist offers a series of reflective journeys through landscapes rich in literary and historical association. From Marshfield and Concord to Walden and the Isles of Shoals, Packard blends natural observation with cultural memory—walking in the footsteps of figures such as Thoreau and Whittier.

Illustrated with photographic plates, the work captures a contemplative view of the American landscape, where nature and literature intertwine. The decorative binding, with its pictorial panel and bright gilt lettering, reflects the period’s refined sensibility for nature-themed works—both readable and display-worthy.

Light wear to spine ends and corners. Gilt remains bright. Pages clean and well-preserved. 219pp

Condition: Very Good.

Size: 6” x 8 3/4”

A wonderful addition for collectors of natural history, literary landscapes, or decorative early 20th-century bindings.