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100	1		_aThoreau, Henry David, _d1817-1862
245	1	0	_aCanoeing in the wilderness
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-01-17
508			_aBryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Canoeing in the Wilderness" by Henry David Thoreau is a meticulous travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book documents Thoreau's canoeing journey through the Maine woods, capturing his deep appreciation for nature while exploring themes such as simplicity, solitude, and the relationship between humanity and the environment. The narrative is enriched by his interactions with nature and his Indian guide, which serve to highlight both the beauty and the challenges of wilderness exploration. The opening of the book introduces Thoreau as he embarks on his third excursion into the Maine woods, accompanied by a companion and later an Indian guide named Joseph Polis. Thoreau describes the preparations for the journey, including interactions with locals and the procurement of supplies. In vivid detail, he recounts their launch from Moosehead Lake, their encounters with various wildlife, and his observations of the surrounding natural beauty. As they travel, the dynamics between the seasoned guide and Thoreau's philosophical insights begin to unfold, setting the stage for a tale that intertwines canoeing adventure with profound reflections on life in the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCanoes and canoeing
653			_aMaine -- Description and travel
653			_aPiscataquis County (Me.) -- Description and travel
700	1		_aJohnson, Clifton, _d1865-1940
700	1		_aHammell, Will, _d1888-1963
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34990
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