the Thoreau Log. 22 October 1851. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: The rain and dampness have given birth to a new crop of mushrooms (Journal, 3:80). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862