Excursions

This volume contains several works by Thoreau including Wild Apples, which I have reviewed elsewhere as a standalone piece. Always interesting, Thoreau supplies vivid descriptions of his New England surroundings including flora and fauna, plus the odd human. Interesting, yes, but also somewhat tireso......more

At last, I delved into works of this classic nature writer. And I just happened to read Autumnal Tints surrounded by trees playing with countless colors. Thoreau's genius is in the rare intersection of great observatory talent, creative use of language (although this evolved a lot throughout his lif......more

Witnessed his zest for life-the wild one...In such conditions that wildlife, environment and forests require special treatment, his thought-provoking essays of “Walking”, “ A Winter Walk” and “Night and Moonlight” could ignite the spark of awareness towars the issue.......more

This is the grandaddy of them all, the predecessor to Dillard and Owens. A philosophical, phenomenological, observational account of all he observes, rendered beautifully and faithfully. It's a bit heavy handed and takes a commitment to get through, but well worth it.......more