Life Of Henry David Thoreau

By Henry Stephens Salt

Book Overview

""The Life of Henry David Thoreau"" is a comprehensive biography of the renowned American author, poet, and naturalist. Written by Henry Salt, a prominent British writer and social reformer, the book explores Thoreau's life and work, from his childhood in Concord, Massachusetts, to his years at Harvard, his friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson, and his famous stay at Walden Pond. Salt delves into Thoreau's philosophy and his views on nature, society, and individualism, as well as his political activism and his role in the abolitionist movement. Drawing on Thoreau's own writings, as well as contemporary accounts and interviews with those who knew him, Salt provides a vivid portrait of a complex and fascinating figure who continues to inspire readers and thinkers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417970286
• ISBN13: 9781417970285
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"