Canoeing in the Wilderness

Henry David Thoreau’s excursions into nature were among the highlights of his life. He loved being outdoors and experiencing the beauty of the world untouched by the hands of man. In 1864, two years after his untimely death, three of his essays were published with the title “The Maine Woods.” In the final of the three, Thoreau describes his experiences during a canoeing excursion. In 1916, it was renamed “Canoeing in the Wilderness” and published as a standalone work. The plot of the story does not contain any actual adventure but Thoreau’s literary prowess has the ability to enchant readers and make them feel like they are canoeing along with him.