Dallas Lore Sharp, an eminent figure in early 20th century American natural history and literature, was born on December 13, 1870, in Haleyville, New Jersey, to a family with Quaker roots. Sharp's love and attention to the natural world permeated his literary work, with 'Wild Life Near Home' being one of his most treasured contributions. In this reflective text, Sharp employs a lyrical and observa...