the Thoreau Log. 12 November 1859. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: The first sprinkling of snow, which for a short time whitens the ground in spots . . . (Journal, 12:443). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862