Join Henry David Thoreau to climb and explore the mountain some claim to have been his favorite. He traveled to Monadnock four times. How did he travel and what did he encounter along the way? Learn about his campsites, the fauna and flora that he saw, how he set his watch by the sunrise, the geological sights he noted, the map he drew of the mountain, his sketches, his companions, and much more.

Discoveries in the presentation by Fitchburg author Bob Young include Thoreau’s process of map making, trains and telling time, the geography of the mountain, Thoreau’s library, his pocket compass, his travel companions, his methods of travel, and much more.