Summer

by Henry David Thoreau

Summer: From the Journal of Henry D. Thoreau (1884), excerpts his observations and experiences in and around Concord, Massachusetts during the fairest season. Entries are not in chronological order, but by stage of the season, edited by H.G.O. Blake, from fourteen volumes into one abbreviated volume for each season. You may also enjoy Autumn (1892).
"Nothing was ever so unfamiliar and startling to me as my own thoughts." -- July 10, 1840

Table of Contents

Introductory

June 1, 1852 - June 7, 1841

June 7, 1851 - June 11, 1856

June 11, 1858 - June 16, 1852

June 16, 1853 - June 18, 1859

June 18, 1852 - June 24, 1860

June 25, 1840 - June 29, 1859

June 30, 1840 - July 3, 1852

July 3, 1854 - July 9, 1851

July 9, 1852 - July 10, 1860

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