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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Thoreau on the Moose, Paul Theroux
In fairness to Thoreau, let's also remember that, in the essay "Ktaadn" (found in the collection _The Maine Woods_), he writes: "They [the moose] are sometimes dangerous to encounter, and will not turn out for the hunter, but furiously rush upon him, and trample him to death, unless he is lucky enough to avoid them by dodging round a tree." (pp 57-58, Princeton edition) Tom -------------------------------- Dr. Tom J. Hillard Assistant Professor of English Editor, Western Writers Series Boise State University 1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725-1525 Office: (208) 426-2991 -------------------------------- >>> <MorrisJD@aol.com> 9/15/2008 2:47 PM >>> Mary's right. Moose can be just as hostile as a super sized German Shepherd who doesn't want you in the same yard. Cf. generally the moose in Gary Paulsen's Hatchet. Thoreau's fine as far as he goes, which is a considerable distance, but on moose he's wrong, as indeed he was on the Irish in America. **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) --------------------------------------------------- Archives-> http://interversity.org/lists/asle/archives.html
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