the Thoreau Log. 3 September 1859. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: A strong wind, which blows down much fruit. R. W. E. [Ralph Waldo Emerson] sits surrounded by choice windfall pears (Journal, 12:313). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862