Returning North with the Spring

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Set against the backdrop of a post-World War II America, the narrative follows naturalist Edwin Way Teale's poignant journey through a transformed landscape as he mourns his son. In his 17,000-mile trek from the Everglades to Maine, Teale captures the essence of spring's arrival. John Harris retraces this route, exploring the significant changes in the natural world since Teale's time, offering a reflective juxtaposition of nature's evolution and the enduring impact of loss.