{"product_id":"life-without-principle-henry-david-thoreau-9781168679345","title":"Life Without Principle","description":"Life Without Principle is a collection of essays by the renowned American philosopher, writer, and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. First published in 1863, the book explores Thoreau's ideas on the importance of living a meaningful life and the pitfalls of materialism and consumerism.In the title essay, Thoreau argues that people should prioritize their own moral principles over financial gain, and that society's emphasis on money and success leads to a shallow and unfulfilling existence. He also critiques the American government and its role in perpetuating economic inequality.Other essays in the book cover a range of topics, from the beauty of nature and the importance of solitude to the dangers of conformity and the value of simplicity. Thoreau's writing is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the natural world and his sharp wit and insight into human nature.Life Without Principle is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today, challenging them to question their own values and priorities and to live a life of purpose and integrity.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry David Thoreau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1168679346\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781168679345\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.40d","brand":"Henry David Thoreau","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43924429340927,"sku":"9781168679345","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_7440b2c0-e497-4ee5-8da6-e047ff2c5a95.jpg?v=1681071366","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/life-without-principle-henry-david-thoreau-9781168679345","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}