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John Burroughs Medal information


The John Burroughs Medal,[1] named for nature writer John Burroughs (1837–1921), is awarded each year in April by the John Burroughs Association[2] to the author of a book that the association has judged to be distinguished in the field of natural history. Only twice has the award been given to a work of fiction.

  1. ^ "About the Awards". John Burroughs Association. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "About the John Burroughs Association". John Burroughs Association. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

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