The Life Of Henry David Thoreau (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162756875)

""The Life of Henry David Thoreau"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous American writer, philosopher, and naturalist, Henry David Thoreau. Written by Henry Salt, a British writer and social reformer, the book covers Thoreau's life from his birth in 1817 to his death in 1862. The book explores Thoreau's upbringing, education, and relationships with his family and friends, as well as his experiences living in the town of Concord, Massachusetts, where he wrote his most famous works, including ""Walden"" and ""Civil Disobedience."" Salt also delves into Thoreau's philosophical and political beliefs, including his ideas about nature, individualism, and social justice. He examines Thoreau's influence on other writers and thinkers, and discusses the lasting impact of his ideas on American culture.Overall, ""The Life of Henry David Thoreau"" is a detailed and engaging biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of America's most important literary figures.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: Henry Salt
ISBN-10: 116275687X
ISBN-13: 9781162756875
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d