"Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" is a non-fiction book written by Annie Dillard, published in 1974. The work is a series of interconnected essays that explore the natural world around Tinker Creek, a stream in Virginia. Dillard reflects on her observations of nature, examining themes of beauty, life, and death through detailed descriptions of flora and fauna. The book is often considered a modern classic of nature writing and won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1975. Dillard's prose combines philosophical musings with vivid imagery, inviting readers to contemplate their relationship with the environment and the mysteries of existence.