the Thoreau Log.
25 November 1858. Concord, Mass.

Thoreau writes in his journal:

  P.M.—To Ministerial Swamp.

  I go through the Dennis Swamp by railroad . . .

  While most keep close to their parlor fires this cold and blustering Thanksgiving afternoon, and think with compassion of those who are abroad, I find the sunny south side of this swamp as warm as their parlors, and warmer to my spirit . . .

(Journal, 11:342-344)

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