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LoC No.: 16011058
Title: Canoeing in the wilderness
Credits: Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862
Editor: Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940
Illustrator: Hammell, Will, 1888-1963
EBook No.: 34990
Published: Jan 17, 2011
Downloads: 237
Language: English
Subject: Canoes and canoeing
Subject: Maine -- Description and travel
Subject: Piscataquis County (Me.) -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16011058
Title: Canoeing in the wilderness
Credits: Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862
Editor: Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940
Illustrator: Hammell, Will, 1888-1963
EBook No.: 34990
Published: Jan 17, 2011
Downloads: 237
Language: English
Subject: Canoes and canoeing
Subject: Maine -- Description and travel
Subject: Piscataquis County (Me.) -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.