the Thoreau Log. 18 May 1861. Niagara Falls, N.Y. Thoreau writes in his journal: Bass, 14 ¼; beech, 7 7/12; bass, 13 5/12; beech, 8 ⅙. The ducks in the rapids are apparently the long-tailed duck or “old squaw.” Population of Niagara Falls about 5,000? (Thoreau’s Minnesota Journey, 3). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862
