July 31. There is more shadow under the edges of woods and
copses now. The foliage appears to have increased so that the shadows are
heavier, and perhaps it is
this that makes it cooler, especially morning and
evening, though it may be as warm as ever at noon. The green cranberries are half
formed. Saw but one Lysimachia stricta
left in the meadows, the meadow-sweet meadows.The absence of flowers, the shadows, the wind, the green cranberries,
etc., are autumnal. The river has risen a foot or so since its lowest early in
the month. The water is quite cool. Methinks it cannot be so warm again this
year.
H. D. Thoreau, Journal, July 31, 1852
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