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Canoeing in the Wilderness

Author
Henry David Thoreau
Series
Ideas for Life
Language
English
Length
94 pages
ISBN
9781911429210
Published
15 May 2016
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • Maine
  • wilderness
  • nature
  • exploration
  • self-reliance
  • simplicty
  • canoeing
  • forests
  • waterways
  • expedition

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Description

"Canoeing in the Wilderness" chronicles Henry David Thoreau's captivating journey into the serene and unspoiled regions of Maine's forests and waterways. With his keen observation and profound appreciation for the natural world, Thoreau provides not only a detailed account of his expedition but also meditations on the essence of wilderness and man’s place within it. His vivid descriptions of landscapes, flora, and fauna, alongside reflections on simplicity and self-reliance, invite readers to explore the tranquil beauty of the wild and consider the value of a life closer to nature.

Author

Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) wrote Walden and the essay on civil disobedience. A pond becomes a republic of attention: beans, ice, visitors, and the cost of a life measured in hours. Concord was the address; the argument was larger. Twelve titles here. He walked, measured, refused a tax, and made refusal sound like a method. The sentences still send people outdoors, and into argument. He is easier to quote than to follow.

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