INtroduction by Rajarshi Mitra https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction en-us 2016-08-31 01:56:00 UTC 2016-09-05 10:52:35 UTC hello@padlet.com SOURISH DHEKANE ( 1601020 ) https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/120987896 Introduction is the part of a book, where the author''s personality and thoughts about the topic are reflected. In the introduction of " THE BOOK OF NATURE" one can clearly see his affection towards nature. The author first describes his good and bad encounters with nature, due to which he grew up with an awareness of his natural surroundings. He thinks that the literature which he came across in his childhood was unique, as it was not preoccupied with urban backgrounds. He believes that living close to nature, observing it and recording it without any prejudice is the key to creative nature writings. In the end, his relationship with nature is highlighted which grew stronger and meaningful, day by day, finally occupying the position of his religion. According to him, the beauty of nature lies in its surprising behavior. Nature neither promises rewards, nor gives any assurance. If one can understand it, appreciate it, live it and love it, nature becomes a boon. If misused, calamities rise against us with limitless power, unleashing the forces that overwhelm us. But as it goes, a terrible night is always followed by a bright day. Nature never stops. It goes on and on, destroying the old and giving birth to the new ones. We are just a small part of this everlasting process!

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1. Nature isn't always birdsong and dew-drenched daffodils.
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We expect nature to be helpful and welcoming, but the reality is not always upto our expectations.Nature shows its true colors time to time, when challenged or misused. 

2. Follow in their footsteps.
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The author was inspired by famous writers like H.E. Bates who were constantly engaged with writings on nature. Thus he wanted to engage himself in similar works and be like them.

3. Nature is a reward in itself.
---> 
Nature's bounties are a boon for mankind. It does not ask for anything in return. Thus one should not expect any reward from nature as NATURE itself is a big gift received by mankind.


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1. Come down
2. Get down
3. Calm down
4. Settle down
5. Wash down
6. Rust away
7. Take away
 ]]> 2016-09-01 01:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/120987896 Mridusmith royson15dec https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/120990413 Dated-1/9/16



]]> 2016-09-01 02:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/120990413 Mridusmith royson15dec https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/120990799 Dated-1/9/16
In the introductory part,the writer describes some incidents with nature in his past. Some of them are pretty horrendous like the scene with the bees.

]]> 2016-09-01 02:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/120990799 Kaushik Chowdhury ( 1601027 ) https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/120991387  Ruskin Bond, in the introduction of his book "The Book of Nature", describes his impressions about nature since his childhood till the time he became a noted author. He narrates a accounts a painful memory where a swarm of bees had attacked him when he was a kid, which made him realise that nature is not always beautiful and friendly as it seems. But as he grew up he came to notice the wonderful aspects of nature, either by observing it or by going through literary texts. And thus he wished to follow the footsteps of authors like Thoreau and H.E. Bates. While ing in the hills, he believes his relationship with nature became stronger than ever and thus it became an inspiration for him to continue his literary works. And so he accepts the reality that being with and writing about nature became his religion. Nature does not always welcomes us with a warm welcome. If humans create an unbalance, nature unleashes its fury in various catastrophic forms, creating havoc. But it is not permanent. As it destroys, it gives chance for the creation of new life. Thus we are responsible for thanking Mother Nature for her bounties and not to take everything for granted.

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================== PHRASES ==================

1. Nature isn't always birdsong and dew-drenched daffodils.
--->
We expect nature to be helpful and welcoming, but the reality is not always upto our expectations.Nature shows its true colors time to time, when challenged or misused. 

2. Follow in their footsteps.
---> 
The author was inspired by famous writers like H.E. Bates who were constantly engaged with writings on nature. Thus he wanted to engage himself in similar works and be like them.

3. Nature is a reward in itself.
---> 
Nature's bounties are a boon for mankind. It does not ask for anything in return. Thus one should not expect any reward from nature as NATURE itself is a big gift received by mankind.


============= PHRASAL VERBS =============

1. Come down
2. Get down
3. Calm down
4. Settle down
5. Wash down
6. Rust away
7. Take away

]]> 2016-09-01 02:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/120991387 Kaustav Goswami https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121000034 (1601028)
 The theme of the book ‘The Book of Nature’ authored by Ruskin Bond depicts a series of short stories which are somewhat based on nature. Bond had a ‘not so pleasant’ childhood, or ‘least what he claims to be, and obviously he considers that nature had a part to play in it. Even though he had good memeries of his childhood too, and, that too loosely based on nature. For Bond, nature had a big impact on his life. He enjoys nature and it’s wonders. Described in a mannered way, his book, ‘The Book of Nature’ continues his legacy.]]> 2016-09-01 03:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121000034 S https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121000614 2016-09-01 03:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121000614 Suryansh https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121000615 2016-09-01 03:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121000615 KAUSTAV GOSWAMI https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121003964  (1601028) - CHARACTERS

The characters introduced in the ‘Introduction’ section paragraph of the book ‘The Book of Nature’ includes the author himself, his father and of course Nature itself is told to be as someone who had both positive and negative effects on Bond, Ruskin Bond. His, Bond’s, childhood had a few terrible memories of nature that how he was bitten by bees and then cured by his father by bathing him in a solution of Potassium Permaganate. But even nature gave him had a lot of good memories on the author himself which made him persuade his carrier about      in nature.]]> 2016-09-01 04:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121003964 KAUSTAV GOSWAMI https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121004135 1601028 - BACKGROUND
 Ruskin Bond, born on British India in the year 1934, has a colonial influence on his stories. In his book, ‘The Book of Nature’ author mentions his influence by nature and what made him to persuade his carrier on nature. The book states a period from early 1900’s to a time before independent India had indicator like - ‘My grandfather, who was a forest officer...’ or like his family tamed wild animals, which was the law then, clearly states the time.]]> 2016-09-01 04:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121004135 KAUSTAV GOSWAMI https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121004294 1601028 - PHRASES
 1. Nature isn’t always birdsong and dew-drenched daffodils.
 => The statement above says or describes or maybe tells that nature, who always carve an idea of loving and pleasant, might not always be pleasant and loving, it can be different too. As for instance what happened to Bond at the age of 5 by the bees is somewhat to the point.
 2. Nature is a reward in itself
 => Might be confusing but it is kind of true, or what the author claims to be. First traumatized by a few ‘bad’ memories about nature but later he follows the very old nature as a milestone in his carrier.
3. Follow in their footsteps.
 => The writer, as like great nature authors like H. E. Bates, also follows the way in carving a carrier by writing on nature.
]]> 2016-09-01 04:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121004294 KAUSTAV GOSWAMI https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121004801 1601028 - PHRASAL VERB(S)
 1. Come down
2. Calm down
3. Get down
4. Settle down
5. Wash down
6. Rust away
7. Take away
]]> 2016-09-01 04:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121004801 Suryansh Agrawal https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121035204 Introduction to this book contains a story about the writer and his views about nature.According to author  his introduction to the nature was a painful one.When he was in his childhood a swamp of bees attacked him.That's when he came to know that nature is not always sweet.There are also some pleasant aspects of nature like when author collected sea shells,fed the turkeys etc.The author thinks that his views of nature have flourished because of the literature he read during his childhood.He thinks that nature is a beautiful thing only till we exploit it within limits ,but if we misuse its generosity then it might turn against us and brings calamities to us like earthquakes , floods etc. ,but then after some time it forgives us.This shows nature's motherly love.]]> 2016-09-01 09:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121035204 Suryansh Agrawal https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121036917 Phrasal verbs in Introduction are:
come down 
Got down
Calm down
Wash down
Settle down
Take away
Rust away]]> 2016-09-01 09:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121036917 Suryansh Agrawal https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121037086 Phrases in Introduction are :
1.Nature isn't always birdsong and few drenched daffodils:
It means that nature is not always a sweet thing.It can be furious too if we exploit it too much.
2.Follow in their footsteps:
This means that author is trying to write ]]> 2016-09-01 10:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121037086 Suryansh Agrawal https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121038685 The phrases in Introduction are:
1.Nature isn't always birdsong and few drenched daffodils:
It means that nature is not always a sweet thing. It can be furious too if we exploit it too much.
2.Follow in their footsteps:
This means that author is trying hard to write as well as the writers of whom literature he read in his childhood.
3.Nature is a reward in itself:
This means that nature can not give you any reward but due to its beauty it is just like a gift and a reward itself.]]> 2016-09-01 10:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121038685 MANAN SHARMA https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121039805 A  delightful read.... no one  understands nature like ruskin bond and  it takes his ability to put this wonder into words.
In these pages he writes of leopard padding down,the chorus of insects at twilight outside his windows,ancient banyan tress and short lived cosmos. This collection brings together the best of his writings on the natural world.Bond uses his pen as a brush to paint sensuous images of his experience with nature and beckons his readers into his imagination .]]> 2016-09-01 10:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121039805 MANAN SHARMA https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121042695 2016-09-01 11:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121042695 MANAN SHRAMA https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121042861 ...........           PHRASAL VERBS       ...............
1>..   Wash Down
2>...Settle Down
3>...   Take Away
4>...  Rust Away
5>...  Came Down
6>...Calm  Down
7>....Get Down]]> 2016-09-01 11:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121042861 Mahesh Limani https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121043367 In the book  'The book of nature'  the writer shares his experiences of how nature works   Nature doesn't promise you anything, rewards for good behaviour, protection from enemies, wealth, happiness, and all other things that humans desire and pray for. Nature is reward in itself. R.B takes us  into his private paradise and his encounters with the wild. The writers shared his memories of childhood that how he went to beaches and collecting seashells, feeding turkies, and others things which always praised him. He was impressed with the writers whose writings reflect natures real beauty and sights.

...........           PHRASAL VERBS       ...............
1>..   Wash Down
2>...Settle Down
3>...   Take Away
4>...  Rust Away
5>...  Came Down
6>...Calm  Down
7>....Get Down
  ]]> 2016-09-01 11:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121043367 Aayush Nirwan (1601005 https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121578931 2016-09-05 10:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121578931 Aayush Nirwan (1601005) https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121578934 Ruskin Bond, in the introduction of his book "The Book of Nature", describes his impressions about nature since his childhood till the time he became a noted author. He narrates a painful memory where a swarm of bees had attacked him when he was a kid, which made him realize that nature is not always beautiful and friendly as it seems. The author first describes his good and bad encounters with nature, due to which he grew up with an awareness of his natural surroundings. He thinks that the literature which he came across in his childhood was unique, as it was not preoccupied with urban backgrounds. This collection brings together the best of his writings on the natural world.Bond uses his pen as a brush to paint images of his experience with nature and beckons his readers into his imagination. 

                                                 PHRASES

1. Nature isn't always birdsong and dew-drenched daffodils.
 We expect nature to be helpful and welcoming, but the reality is not always up to our expectations. Nature shows its true colors time to time, when challenged or misused. 
 
 2. Follow in their footsteps.
 The author was inspired by famous writers like H.E. Bates who were constantly engaged with writings on nature. Thus he wanted to engage himself in similar works and be like them.
 
 3. Nature is a reward in itself.
 Nature's bounties are a boon for mankind. It does not ask for anything in return. Thus one should not expect any reward from nature as NATURE itself is a big gift received by mankind.

  PHRASAL VERBS

1. Come down
 2. Get down
 3. Calm down
 4. Settle down
 5. Wash down
 6. Rust away
 7. Take away

]]> 2016-09-05 10:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rajarshimitra24/introduction/wish/121578934