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"Canoeing in the Wilderness" chronicles Henry David Thoreau's captivating journey into the serene and unspoiled regions of Maine's forests and waterways. With his keen observation and profound appreciation for the natural world, Thoreau provides not only a detailed account of his expedition but also meditations on the essence of wilderness and man’s place within it. His vivid descriptions of landscapes, flora, and fauna, alongside reflections on simplicity and self-reliance, invite readers to explore the tranquil beauty of the wild and consider the value of a life closer to nature. Read in English, unabridged.
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About Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) was an American essayist, naturalist, philosopher, and poet. Born at Concord, Massachusetts, and educated at Harvard, he began his career as a teacher. Through his older friend and neighbor, Ralph Waldo Emerson, he became a part of the Transcendentalist circle and one of that group’s most eloquent spokespersons. He is best known for his book Walden and his essay “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience.”