The Life Of Henry David Thoreau: Including Many Essays Hitherto Unpublished And Some Account Of His Family And Friends

By Franklin Benjamin Sanborn

Book Overview

""The Life of Henry David Thoreau"" is a biography written by Frank B. Sanborn that delves into the life and works of the famous American author, philosopher, and naturalist. The book covers Thoreau's early life, education, and his decision to live a simple, self-reliant life in the woods of Concord, Massachusetts, where he wrote his most famous work, ""Walden."" Sanborn also explores Thoreau's political beliefs and his involvement in the abolitionist movement, as well as his relationships with his family and friends, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book includes many essays by Thoreau that were previously unpublished, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his thoughts and ideas. Overall, ""The Life of Henry David Thoreau"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most influential thinkers and writers.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: 1162959835
• ISBN13: 9781162959832
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 604 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"