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100 1 _aThoreau, Henry David,
_d1817-1862
245 1 0 _aExcursions, and Poems :
_bThe Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 05 (of 20)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excursions_(anthology)
500 _aRelease date is 2013-04-16
508 _aE-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
520 _a"Excursions and Poems" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of essays and poetry written in the mid-19th century. The book features Thoreau's reflections on nature, society, and his experiences during various excursions, particularly his travels in Canada and observations of the natural world around him. Thoreau's works often intertwine personal narrative with philosophical musings, exploring themes of nature, individuality, and social commentary. At the start of the collection, Thoreau embarks on a journey from Concord, Massachusetts, to Montreal, describing his observations of the landscape, wildlife, and the towns he passes through. He vividly details the changing foliage during autumn and various towns' characteristics, reflecting on the interconnectedness of nature and human experience. Thoreau articulates a longing for unspoiled nature, sharing his disdain for the rapid industrial growth of society while expressing appreciation for the beauty he encounters along the way. The opening sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the relationship between humanity and the natural environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican poetry
653 _aNatural history -- Outdoor books
653 _aGreek poetry -- Translations into English
653 _aThoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Travel -- Québec (Province)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42553
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