Official education was telling people almost nothing of the nature of all those things on the seashores, and in the redwood forests, in the deserts and in the plains.

Summary

This quote suggests that traditional education systems fail to provide knowledge and understanding about the wonders of nature and the natural world. The focus of official education seems geared towards theoretical or abstract knowledge and neglects the practical and experiential learning that can be gained from exploring natural environments. The quote implies that there is a gap in education that does not teach people about the diverse and intricate aspects of the natural world found in places such as seashores, redwood forests, deserts, and plains.