A Yankee in Canada (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023443876)

"A Yankee in Canada, with anti-slavery and reform papers" offers a unique glimpse into 19th-century Quebec through the eyes of Henry D. Thoreau. More than just a travelogue, this work blends Thoreau's observations of Canadian landscapes and culture with his passionate anti-slavery sentiments. Journey through the cities and countryside of Quebec as Thoreau recounts his travels, providing insightful commentary on the region and its people.

Alongside his travel narratives, this volume includes Thoreau's powerful writings on abolition and social reform, revealing his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Explore his perspective on the critical issues of his time, as relevant now as they were then. This collection offers a compelling blend of travel writing and social commentary, solidifying its place as an important historical document about slavery and travel. Discover Canada and the social conscience of one of America's greatest thinkers in this meticulously reproduced edition.

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Author: Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Ellery Channing
ISBN-10: 1023443872
ISBN-13: 9781023443876
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2025
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.38d