Essays · Character
Joe Aitteon
A Native American guide who leads Thoreau through the Maine woods, his practical knowledge of the territory standing beside the essayist's own studious curiosity about nature.
supporting
Also known as Joe, Aitteon
First appearance: Chesuncook
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Indian guide who accompanies Thoreau and his companion on the moose-hunting trip.
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Aitteon serves as Thoreau's companion and guide on the Maine expedition, moving through country he knows intimately while Thoreau measures, observes, and records. The tension is quiet but real: Thoreau is incurious of…
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- Native American guides and explorers
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- Neptune
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