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A week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers

by Henry David Thoreau · 1849

Essays · ranked #9 in category

Thoreau's first book excels at depicting nature around his trip in words.

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The verdict

Category
Essays
First published
1849 · 1840s
Author
Henry David Thoreau
Standing
Recommended

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