the Thoreau Log. 21 August 1856. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: Rains still all day, and wind rises, and shakes off much fruit and beats down the corn . . . N. B. Water so high I have not. seen early meadow aster lately (Journal, 9:12-13). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862