Quote by Henry David Thoreau

What is a country without rabbits and partridges? They are among the most simple and indigenous animal products; ancient and venerable families known to antiquity as to modern times; of the very hue and substance of Nature, nearest allied to leaves and to the ground.

What is a country without rabbits and partridges? They are a

Summary

This quote suggests that rabbits and partridges hold significance in a country's natural ecosystem. They symbolize simplicity and belong to ancient lineages that have existed since antiquity. Like the hues of leaves and their proximity to the ground, these animals are deeply connected to nature. The quote implies that a country without these indigenous species would lose a part of its natural identity and heritage.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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