In "Wilderness Ways," William Joseph Long takes readers on a refreshing journey into the natural world, exploring the beauty and wonder of the wilderness. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, Long brings to life the sights, sounds, and sensations of the forests and mountains he so clearly loves.

Long's writing is both poetic and informative, as he shares his knowledge of the plants and animals that call the wilderness home. His deep respect for nature shines through in every page, reminding readers of the importance of protecting and preserving our natural world.

While some parts of the book may feel a bit outdated in terms of the scientific knowledge presented, Long's passion for the wilderness is timeless. "Wilderness Ways" serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world, and will inspire readers to venture out and explore for themselves.

Book Description:
Late nineteenth-century naturalist William J. Long invites us into the secret worlds of woodland animals in this, his second, fascinating book. Long's stories of the secret lives of woodland animals come from time he spent in the woods, observing the behaviors and characteristics of the wilderness inhabitants directly. His method? Sit quietly, wait (sometimes for hours), and the animals will come. This book, unlike his first, Ways of Wood Folk, seems to be directed at his critics who accused him of assigning human emotions and intentions to the animals he profiles in his writings; Wilderness Ways very deliberately tells the unvarnished truth about animal behaviors, both tender caring and vicious murder are illustrated herein. Wilderness Ways opens up the hidden world of its woodland subjects with beautiful imagery and descriptive prose which is accessible enough for a child to read while at the same time engaging for readers of all ages. Be transported into Long's hidden wilderness world.