Inmates of My House and Garden

A series of personal natural-history essays drawn from close observation of animals kept around the house and garden. Individual chapters treat small mammals, birds, reptiles and insects, household pests, and practical concerns such as feeding and housing, alongside chapters on teaching and methods of study. The narrative blends affectionate anecdote with careful behavioral description and practical detail, reporting specific encounters, care routines, and methods of observation. Throughout, the author reflects on the pleasures and responsibilities of studying living creatures, urging kind treatment and attentive, empirical observation of familiar wildlife.