This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Maine Woods
The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 03 (of 20)
Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Maine Woods" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century that explores the author's observations and experiences during his excursions in the wilderness of Maine. In this work, Thoreau captures his profound appreciation for nature and delves into the relationships between humans and the wild, particularly focusing on the beauty and solitude found in places like Mount Ktaadn and the surrounding forests. The opening of the book details Thoreau's journey as he travels from Concord, Massachusetts, to the Maine wilderness. He embarks on this adventure to explore the area around Mount Ktaadn and to immerse himself in the natural landscape, while also reflecting on the interconnectedness of man and nature. Thoreau introduces various aspects of the journey, from the practicalities of travel to interactions with local inhabitants, including a guide named Louis Neptune, illustrating his keen observations on the remnants of Native American culture and the encroachment of modern society on these primeval lands. Overall, these early chapters set the stage for a deep contemplation of wilderness and the philosophical insights that arise from living closely with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862
EBook No.: 42500
Published: Apr 9, 2013
Downloads: 438
Language: English
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Maine -- Description and travel
Subject: Piscataquis County (Me.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Travel -- Maine
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Maine Woods
The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 03 (of 20)
Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Maine Woods" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century that explores the author's observations and experiences during his excursions in the wilderness of Maine. In this work, Thoreau captures his profound appreciation for nature and delves into the relationships between humans and the wild, particularly focusing on the beauty and solitude found in places like Mount Ktaadn and the surrounding forests. The opening of the book details Thoreau's journey as he travels from Concord, Massachusetts, to the Maine wilderness. He embarks on this adventure to explore the area around Mount Ktaadn and to immerse himself in the natural landscape, while also reflecting on the interconnectedness of man and nature. Thoreau introduces various aspects of the journey, from the practicalities of travel to interactions with local inhabitants, including a guide named Louis Neptune, illustrating his keen observations on the remnants of Native American culture and the encroachment of modern society on these primeval lands. Overall, these early chapters set the stage for a deep contemplation of wilderness and the philosophical insights that arise from living closely with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862
EBook No.: 42500
Published: Apr 9, 2013
Downloads: 438
Language: English
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Maine -- Description and travel
Subject: Piscataquis County (Me.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Travel -- Maine
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.