the Thoreau Log. 5 November 1839. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: All the past is here present to be tried; let it approve itself if it can. (Journal, 1:93-94). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862