Steven Schnur

Describes the autumn season, with its animals, rain, cold winds, and harvested food. When read vertically, the first letters of the lines of text spell related words arranged alphabetically, from "acorn" to "zero."

Describes the winter season, with its animals, snow, cold weather, and recreation, and when read vertically, the first letters of the lines of text spell related words arranged alphabetically, from "awake" to "zeal."

Excerpts from Thoreau's Walden highlight his belief in the inherent value of living life in harmony with nature.