| Author |
Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 |
| Title |
The Maine Woods
The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 03 (of 20)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F001: United States local history: New England
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| Subject |
Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Maine -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Piscataquis County (Me.) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Travel -- Maine
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42500 |
| Release Date |
Apr 9, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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