02419cam a22003373u 4500 42500 UtSlPG 20260610133955.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 The Maine Woods : The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 03 (of 20) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-09 Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Maine -- Description and travel Piscataquis County (Me.) -- Description and travel Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Travel -- Maine https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42500 83339 83339