"A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" by Henry David Thoreau is a captivating journey down the rivers close to the author's home, blending natural observation with deep thought. Following Thoreau and his brother on a boat trip, this book paints pictures of calming riverscapes and significant historical sites while always questioning the place of humans in nature. From descriptions of the Concord River to considering the Revolutionary War, their adventure combines exploration with introspection, leading them to contemplate life, nature, and humanity. The brothers set off in good spirits, ready for what they will discover while on their river adventure of discovery and thought.
A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers
By Henry David Thoreau
Embarking on a river voyage, two brothers navigate not only waterways, but the depths of history, nature, and the human soul.
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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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