"Canoeing in the Wilderness" by Henry David Thoreau is a journey through the Maine woods in the mid-1800s, where the author voyages by canoe, detailing the wonders of nature and touching on topics of being alone, uncomplicated living, and how people connect with the world around them. Thoreau's third trip into the wild begins with preparations, acquiring supplies, selecting of companions, and then meeting a Native American guide named Joseph Polis; his observations of wildlife and the stunning landscape highlight the appeal and difficulties of traveling through the wilderness. As they move forward on their route, the contrast between the guide's practical skills and Thoreau's thoughts on nature crafts a story that combines canoeing with deep thinking about life in the wild.
Canoeing in the wilderness
By Henry David Thoreau
Embark on a 19th-century canoeing adventure through the Maine woods with a philosopher and a Native American guide, as they encounter wildlife and contemplate the relationship between humanity and nature.
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About the AuthorHenry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience", an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unjust state.
Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience", an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unjust state.
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