A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers by Henry David Thoreau
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| Author | Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 |
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| Title | A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charles Franks, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" by Henry David Thoreau is a reflective travel narrative written in the early 19th century. This work follows Thoreau and his brother as they embark on a boat voyage through the rivers that are central to their lives and the history of their hometown, Concord, Massachusetts. It intertwines personal experience with philosophical musings, focusing on nature, history, and the human spirit. At the start of the narrative, Thoreau provides the reader with a vivid depiction of the Concord River and its surrounding landscapes. He describes the serene beauty of the river and the historical significance of the areas they pass, including reflections on the Revolutionary War. Introduced are Thoreau's contemplations on the natural world and humanity's interaction with it as he prepares for the journey with his brother—an adventure that blends exploration with introspection. As they launch their boat amidst pleasant weather, the tone is both lighthearted and contemplative, setting the stage for a journey that will lead to deeper philosophical reflections on life and nature in the coming chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Concord River (Mass.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Merrimack River (N.H. and Mass.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Travel -- Massachusetts -- Concord River |
| Subject | Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Travel -- Merrimack River (N.H. and Mass.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4232 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 338 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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