But he knew birds and beasts as one boy knows another--all their delightful little habits and fashions.
George F. Hoar: “But he knew birds and beasts as one boy knows another--all their delightful little habits and fashions.”
Editor's note · Context
Hoar emphasizes the intimate and personal connection that one can have with nature, akin to friendship.
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