Pennsylvania has played a very large part in our national history. But it has a great natural history to be examined also.  In my book, I have tried to combine the two, focusing mainly on the human history and the natural history of the Wyoming Valley and of Northeastern Pennsylvania. In regard to natural history, my book emphasizes the birds I have observed in my experiences, which I hope will be of interest to those who love the birds and who love watching them.

In America today, there are millions of bird-watchers or birders, but I believe that I am a little bit different in that I began watching birds as a young child back in the early 1950’s, long before birding was a popular outdoor activity, and I have over seventy years of experience in watching and enjoying the birds. Many of my observations of birds and other wildlife date all the way back to my childhood, and others are derived from my travels to the state parks and natural areas of Pennsylvania.  I have added quotes from Romantic poets and Nature-writers to my observations, and I have included a number of color photographs that I have taken over the years. It is my hope that anyone who finds Nature, literature, and history interesting wll enjoy reading this book.