Crevecoeur and Bartram recount vivid experiences with wildlife, in an attempt to describe the marvels of the natural world. Crevecoeur while scouting his farm comes across a chicken, and depicts his wonder when he mentions that, “A cock perhaps, arrayed with the most majestic plumes, tender to its mate, bold courageous, and endowed with an astonishing instinct… and even distinguishing characteristic of man” (52). While Bartram describes his first experience with an alligator up close, sharing his thoughts when he says “His enormous body swells. His plaited tail brandished high, floats upon the lake. The waters like a cataract descend from his opening jaw. Clouds of smoke issue from his dilated nostrils. The earth trembles with his thunder” (67). Both of these excerpts demonstrate how the two authors share common qualities in regards to the reactions elicited from environmental experience. The authors desire to share their perception of each animal and the traits they exemplify. Either description serves to celebrate and connect with the creatures, as a means to try and establish a more intimate relationship with nature. Crevecoeur and Bartram illustrate their common view of taking the time to appreciate an environment’s unique distinctions and inhabitants as a means to learn more about
Crevecoeur and Bartram recount vivid experiences with wildlife, in an attempt to describe the marvels of the natural world. Crevecoeur while scouting his farm comes across a chicken, and depicts his wonder when he mentions that, “A cock perhaps, arrayed with the most majestic plumes, tender to its mate, bold courageous, and endowed with an astonishing instinct… and even distinguishing characteristic of man” (52). While Bartram describes his first experience with an alligator up close, sharing his thoughts when he says “His enormous body swells. His plaited tail brandished high, floats upon the lake. The waters like a cataract descend from his opening jaw. Clouds of smoke issue from his dilated nostrils. The earth trembles with his thunder” (67). Both of these excerpts demonstrate how the two authors share common qualities in regards to the reactions elicited from environmental experience. The authors desire to share their perception of each animal and the traits they exemplify. Either description serves to celebrate and connect with the creatures, as a means to try and establish a more intimate relationship with nature. Crevecoeur and Bartram illustrate their common view of taking the time to appreciate an environment’s unique distinctions and inhabitants as a means to learn more about