the Thoreau Log. 15 November 1855. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: The river is rising. I see a spearer’s light to-night (Journal, 8:24). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862