Class Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“There were three classes of inhabitants who either frequent or inhabit the country which we had now entered: first, the loggers, who, for a part of the year, the winter and spring, are far the most numerous, but in the summer, except for a few explorers for timber, completely desert it; second, the few settlers I have named, the only permanent inhabitants, who live on the verge of it, and help raise supplies for the former; third, the hunters, mostly Indians, who range over it in their season.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Walden, Henry David Thoreau, 1854
Describes three groups living in a wilderness area: seasonal loggers, permanent settlers, and seasonal hunters.
In simple terms: Three types of people occupy the land: loggers, settlers, hunters.
Key Takeaway
Recognize diverse roles in a community.
Themes
settlement
economy
environment
Mood
reflective
observational
Type
sociological
descriptive
When to use this quote
- forestry
- colonial settlement
- indigenous hunting
- economic cycles
Key Concepts
resource use
seasonal labor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do each groups affect the ecosystem?
- What balances permanent and temporary residents?
A Different Perspective
Seasonal work may disrupt community stability.
