Publisher's Synopsis
""A Week On The Concord And Merrimack Rivers"" is a book written by Henry David Thoreau, first published in 1849. The book is a memoir of Thoreau's trip with his brother John on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is an account of their journey, which lasted for a week, including descriptions of the landscape, nature, and people they encountered along the way.The book is divided into chapters, each of which represents a day of the trip. Thoreau uses his observations of nature and the people he meets to reflect on the meaning of life, the role of society, and the relationship between humans and nature. He also includes poetry and philosophical musings, making the book a blend of travelogue, memoir, and philosophical treatise.Thoreau's writing style is poetic and reflective, and he uses vivid descriptions to bring the landscape and people to life. He also includes historical and literary references to add depth and context to his observations. The book is considered a classic of American literature and a key work in the Transcendentalist movement.But to return to the mountain. It seemed as if he must be the most singular and heavenly minded man whose dwelling stood highest up the valley. The thunder had rumbled at my heels all the way, but the shower passed off in another direction, though if it had not, I half believed that I should get above it. I at length reached the last house but one, where the path to the summit diverged to the right, while the summit itself rose directly in front.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
