the Thoreau Log. 19 November 1850. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: The first really cold day . . . Most of the oaks have lost their leaves except on the lower branches, as if they were less exposed and less mature there, and felt the changes of the seasons less (Journal, 2:103-105). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862