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The Maine Woods is based on Henry David Thoreau’s lengthy experiences in the forests of Maine in the years 1846, 1853, and 1857. Thoreau describes the area in exquisite detail: the native people and their languages, the loggers and their labors, the rivers, the trees, the plants, and the birds. Experiencing all the joys of the woods, he padded in a canoe, climbed hills, and tried the local foods. The journey also makes him contemplative of his own weaknesses and strengths.

Join us on a captivating journey through the Broadland region as we explore the remarkable insights of Arthur Henry Patterson, a self-taught naturalist with an extraordinary understanding of the local flora and fauna, particularly around Great Yarmouth and Breydon Water. A prolific author and a cherished contributor to the county newspaper under the pen name John Knowlittle, Patterson dedicated over 25 years to meticulously documenting the wildlife of the Broads. This book distills those extensive observations, showcasing the Norfolk Broads—the largest protected wetland in Britain—teeming ...