The Maine Woods The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 03 (of 20)

"The Maine Woods" by Henry David Thoreau is a compilation of accounts that recount the author's ventures into the Maine wilderness in the 1800s. Thoreau illustrates his respect for the natural world and inspects the interactions between humans and nature, zeroing in on the appeal and seclusion of locations such as Mount Ktaadn and its adjacent woodlands. The book starts with Thoreau's trip from Concord, Massachusetts, to the Maine back country. He starts his adventure to investigate the Mount Ktaadn region, absorb the natural world, and think about how intertwined man and nature are. The early sections lay the foundation for a detailed contemplation of the wilderness and the concepts that emerge from living in close touch with nature, as Thoreau demonstrates through his interactions with local people, his journey, and the remnants of Native American society.