the Thoreau Log. 15 February 1840. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: The good seem to inhale a more generous atmosphere and be bathed in amore precious light (Journal, 1:120). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862