Henry Thoreau: As Remembered By A Young Friend (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163261217)

Henry Thoreau: As Remembered By A Young Friend is a book written by Edward Waldo Emerson, the son of the famous American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book is a personal account of Edward's relationship with Henry David Thoreau, the renowned American author, naturalist, and philosopher, who was a close friend of Ralph Waldo Emerson.The book is a collection of anecdotes, memories, and conversations that Edward had with Thoreau during their time together in Concord, Massachusetts. It provides an intimate portrait of Thoreau as a person, his thoughts, habits, and beliefs, as well as his interactions with the Emerson family and other notable figures of the time.Through Edward's recollections, readers can gain insight into Thoreau's philosophy of simplicity, self-reliance, and nature, which he famously expressed in his book Walden. The book also sheds light on Thoreau's political views, his opposition to slavery, and his involvement in the abolitionist movement.Overall, Henry Thoreau: As Remembered By A Young Friend is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Thoreau's life and work, as well as the intellectual and cultural milieu of 19th-century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edward Waldo Emerson
ISBN-10: 1163261211
ISBN-13: 9781163261217
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d