Slabsides

After 1895, he built nearby "Slabsides," a masterpiece of rustic architecture, which is the only structure open to the public, twice a year in the spring and fall.

The Creative Habitats of John Burroughs James Gurney 2008

After 1895, he built nearby "Slabsides," a masterpiece of rustic architecture, which is the only structure open to the public, twice a year in the spring and fall.

Archive 2008-06-01 James Gurney 2008

Mr. Burroughs 'cottage in the woods not far from West Park, New York, appropriately called "Slabsides," has become famous and an effort is being made to keep it for the nation.

Contemporary American Literature Bibliographies and Study Outlines John Matthews Manly 1902

Late one fall, while making a road near "Slabsides," we dug one out from its hibernation about two feet below the surface of the ground.

The Wit of a Duck and Other Papers John Burroughs 1879

Among them were two girls who had visited me at my cabin, "Slabsides," while they were at Vassar.

Time and Change John Burroughs 1879

The big chimney of my cabin "Slabsides" of course attracted the chimney swifts, and as it was not used in summer, two pairs built their nests in it, and we had the muffled thunder of their wings at all hours of the day and night.

Bird Stories from Burroughs Sketches of Bird Life Taken from the Works of John Burroughs John Burroughs 1879

The "nine" is cheaper to shoot and less dramatic per shot, but for combat I'll take "Old Slabsides" any day!

Say Good-Bye to the 9mm: Our Sorry 20-Year Affair Is Over 2006

Send me some of the pictures you took at Slabsides of the Suter girls and any others that would interest me.

My Boyhood Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 1922

In the following letter he comments upon a book I had sent him, and draws at the same time a picture of days at Slabsides:

My Boyhood Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 1922

But he did no writing here, for a few years later he built the bark-covered study down on the edge of the bank, then a few years later yet he built Slabsides, two miles over the low mountain.

My Boyhood Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 1922