Loon

The Loons of Squam Lake

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September 7th 2015
The Loons of Squam Lake By William Graham Poet, novelist and travel writer William Graham is a resident of Stowe, Vermont and author of “Seven Continents: A Travel Memoir.” In the chapter called “Brute Neighbors” in Walden, Thoreau describes a playful encounter with a diving loon. Thoreau tried to determine where the loon would surface after diving into the water ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more