Maine Woods (chinese Translation of World Literature Masterpieces Series)
by H
About This Novel
"The Maine Woods" (1864), the main text and appendices total about 252,000 words, including 897 notes, about 55,000 words, divided into four parts: "Cothardtine Mountain", "Chisencook Lake", "Allagash and the East Branch" and "Appendices". This book details Thoreau's three visits to the Maine woodlands, but it is by no means a simple travelogue. Instead, it uses beautiful writing to describe the journey of a seeker who is keen on exploring and discovering nature and understanding himself. The book contains vivid descriptions of the majestic scenery of the Maine forest, interesting descriptions of the lives of pioneers and native Indians, and profound reflections on the way humans and nature get along, pioneering environmentalism. The author humbly sought advice from the Indian guides and objectively analyzed the shortcomings and advantages of the "civilized" and "primitive" lifestyles. At the back of the book is a list of Maine woodland flora and fauna and an Indian glossary, which proves that the author's love for nature and Indian culture is not the product of superficial interest, but is based on a deep understanding. U. S. President Theodore Roosevelt was deeply influenced by this book when he was young, and he went to climb the mountains that Thoreau climbed during his journey. This book is planned to be included in the "Chinese Translation of World Literature Masterpieces" series.
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