The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton

"Pepacton" by John Burroughs is a reflective nature memoir, where he recounts getting closer to wildlife and understanding the complexities of his home area, particularly the Pepacton Creek. We travel with Burroughs as he gets ready for a summer trip on the Delaware River's Pepacton branch, showing a coming back around to where he comes from as he makes his own boat. He faces problems like tricky waters, but the solitude he finds on the river prompts funny and deep thoughts. The tone merges the difficulties of his trip with thoughtful consideration of nature, creating a deep story of discovery and love for the wilderness as he tries to understand life and nature.