First published in 1884, Summer - From the Journals of Henry David
Thoreau is a charming volume of Thoreau's observations during the
American summertime between the years of 1841 and 1859.
Full of enchanting descriptions, this enthusiastic volume spans the
months of June and July, with daily entries illustrating Thoreau's
experiences with the natural landscape over the 20 years they were
collected. Highly evocative of the experience of summertime in nature,
this selection of journal entries paint a beautiful picture of the
sights and sounds of summer in New England, America, during the mid-19th
century.
Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, philosopher
and poet. He was a leading transcendentalist, best known for his
reflections on simple living within nature - explored in his landmark
work, Walden. He was a prolific writer, penning over 20 volumes of
work in his lifetime.
Republished by Read & Co. Books, this remarkable volume of Thoreau's
summertime observations is an essential read for fans of his work and
those interested in American naturalist writing from the late 19th
century.