About this Event
A work of art as well as a work of literature, features 150 watercolors and field sketches by renowned bird artist Barry Van Dusen and a foreword by celebrated naturalist Peter Alden, the author of numerous Audubon Field Guides, Henry David Thoreau's writings on birds are arranged by day of the year, revealing the relationship of birds with their environment and the spiritual significance of the seasons. Set in Thoreau's home town of Concord, Massachusetts, A Year of Birds includes the best of Thoreau's unparalleled descriptions of birds, as well as observations on bird hunting, birds in museums, and birds as metaphor. Special sections are devoted to the now-vanished passenger pigeon and to Thoreau's mysterious "night warbler."
is an author and editor based in New York City. His essays and book reviews have appeared in publications including The African, African Review of Books, the Boston Globe, the Christian Science Monitor, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Wild Earth. Geoff earned a degree in English and American literature and language from Harvard University. He is currently a board member of the Thoreau Society.
This program is presented by the Transcendentalism Council of First Parish in Concord as a part of the 2024 Concord Festival of Authors. Books will be available for sale and signing.
This is a hybrid event. Admission is free, but you must register by clicking the Select Tickets button on this page. In-person seating at the Wright Tavern is limited, and you will only be sent a link to the livestream on Zoom if you register. Please chose the ticket type (In Person or Zoom) when you register.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wright Tavern Center, 2 Lexington Road, Concord, United States
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