Publisher's Synopsis
The Maine Woods is a book written by the famous American author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. It is a collection of essays that recount his experiences and observations during his trips to the wilderness of Maine. The book is divided into three parts, each detailing a different journey Thoreau took into the woods.In the first part, Thoreau describes his exploration of the Penobscot River, which he undertook with his Native American guide, Joe Polis. He writes about the beauty of the landscape, the wildlife he encountered, and the challenges of navigating the river.The second part of the book recounts Thoreau's journey to Mount Katahdin, the highest peak in Maine. He describes the rugged terrain and the physical demands of the climb, as well as his observations of the flora and fauna along the way.The final part of The Maine Woods is a series of essays that reflect on Thoreau's experiences in the wilderness. He muses on the value of wilderness and the importance of preserving it, as well as the role of humans in shaping the natural world.Throughout the book, Thoreau's writing is characterized by his keen observation, his reverence for nature, and his philosophical reflections on the relationship between humans and the natural world. The Maine Woods is a classic work of American literature and an important contribution to the tradition of nature writing.Anxious to get out of the whale's belly, I rose early, and joined some old salts, who were smoking by a dim light on a sheltered part of the deck. We were just getting into the river. They knew all about it, of course. I was proud to find that I had stood the voyage so well, and was not in the least digested. We brushed up and watched the first signs of dawn through an open port; but the day seemed to hang fire. We inquired the time; none of my companions had a chronometer. At length an African prince rushed by, observing, ""Twelve o'clock, gentlemen!"" and blew out the light. It was moon- rise. So I slunk down into the monster's bowels again.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.
