The Maine Woods
The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 03 (of 20)
The Maine Woods gathers Henry David Thoreau's accounts of three journeys into the northern wilderness, published in 1864, two years after his death, and edited by his friend William Ellery Channing. "Ktaadn" describes his 1846 climb toward the summit of Mount Katahdin, where the bare, unhandselled rock shook his sense of nature as a home for man. "Chesuncook" follows a moose hunt that troubles his conscience, and "The Allegash and East Branch" records a long canoe trip guided by the Penobscot Joe Polis, whose skill and knowledge Thoreau studies closely. Appendices list trees, plants, birds, an outfit for an excursion and Indian words. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Maine Woods
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Is The Maine Woods in the public domain?
Yes. The Maine Woods by Henry David Thoreau is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Maine Woods?
About 7 h 03 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Maine Woods?
The Maine Woods by Henry David Thoreau is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
