the Thoreau Log. 31 August 1855. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: First frost in our garden. Passed in boat within fifteen feet of a great bittern . . . (Journal, 7:453). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862