the Thoreau Log. 16 April 1860. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: In afternoon afternoon a true April rain, dripping and soaking into the earth and head on the roof, which continuing, in the night it is very dark . . . (Journal, 13:247-249). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862