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Thoreau's classic meditation on the apple.

Wild Apples "It is remarkable how closely the history of the Apple-tree is connected with that of man. The geologist tells us that the order of the Rosaceae, which includes the Apple, also the true Grasses, and the Labiatae, or Mints, were introduced only a short time previous... Read Full Overview

Thoreau's Wild Apples first appeared in The Atlantic Monthly in November of 1862. The story begins with a short history of the apple tree, tracing its path from ancient Greece to America. Thoreau saw the apple as a perfect mirror of man, and eloquently lamented where they were... Read Full Overview

"Some have thought that the first human pair were tempted by its fruit. Goddesses are fabled to have contended for it, dragons were set to watch it, and heroes were employed to pluck it." ―Henry David Thoreau, Wild Apples: The History of the Apple Tree (1862)

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Christmas Edition perfect as a gift. "From my experience with wild apples, I can understand that there may be reason for a savage's preferring many kinds of food which the civilized man rejects. The former has the palate of an outdoor man. It takes a savage or wild taste to appreciate... Read Full Overview

"Every wild-apple shrub excites our expectation thus, somewhat as every wild child. It is, perhaps, a prince in disguise. What a lesson to man ", Henry David Thoreau (1862) In the contemplative "Wild Apples", Thoreau illustrates the essence of people as it parallels with wild... Read Full Overview

Thoreau explores man's relationship with nature in this essays.

Henry David Thoreau ( July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862) was an American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, and historian. A leading transcendentalist, Thoreau is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple... Read Full Overview

"Wild Apples" is a fascinating and wonderfully-written essay concerning the history and variations of wild apple species by American naturalist Henry David Thoreau. One of Thoreau's major essays, "Wild Apples" perfectly conveys his profound love and appreciation of nature and... Read Full Overview

Wild Apples is a collection of essays written by Henry David Thoreau, originally published in 1862. The book is a celebration of the beauty and diversity of wild apples, and Thoreau's love for them is evident throughout. Thoreau explores the history and mythology surrounding... Read Full Overview

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Wild Apples By Henry David Thoreau

It is remarkable how closely the history of the Apple-tree is connected with that of man. The geologist tells us that the order of the Rosaceae, which includes the Apple, also the true Grasses, and the Labiatae, or Mints, were introduced only a short time previous to the appearance... Read Full Overview

Henry David Thoreau's "Wild Apples" is a celebration of nature's bounty and the enduring allure of the apple. This collection of essays delves into the natural history of the apple, exploring its wild origins, diverse varieties, and cultural significance. Thoreau's keen observations,... Read Full Overview

Discover the enchanting world of "Wild Apples," a timeless masterpiece by Henry David Thoreau that has finally returned to the shelves after decades of being out of print. This beautifully restored edition from Alpha Editions is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and... Read Full Overview

Wild Apples is a collection of essays by Henry David Thoreau, originally published in 1862. The book explores Thoreau's fascination with the wild apple, a fruit that he believed held a special place in American culture and history. Through his observations of the apple's growth,... Read Full Overview