Henry D Thoreau Walking 2016 Trade Paperback Edition

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Format: Trade Paperback Author: Henry D. Thoreau Intended Audience: Trade ISBN-13: 9781945644221 Language: English brand: Innovative Eggz LLC Dewey Decimal: 814/.3 Book Title: Walking gtin13: 9781945644221 ISBN-10: 1945644222 Dewey Edition: 23 Publisher: Innovative Eggz LLC Publication Year: 2016 Topic: Walking, General Synopsis: "I wish to speak a word for Nature, for absolute freedom and wildness, as contrasted with a freedom and culture merely civil--to regard man as an inhabitant, or a part and parcel of Nature, rather than a member of society. I wish to make an extreme statement, if so I may make an emphatic one, for there are enough champions of civilization: the minister and the school committee and every one of you will take care of that." Henry David Thoreau, noted transcendentalist, wrote Walking as a message of the battle between the importance of nature and the pull of the demands of society, while at the same time writing his other environmental work, Walden. First delivered by Thoreau in 1851, Walking, or also known as The Wild, this essay was not only popular with the public, but also considered by Thoreau himself as, ..". a sort of introduction to all that I may write hereafter.", I wish to speak a word for Nature, for absolute freedom and wildness, as contrasted with a freedom and culture merely civil--to regard man as an inhabitant, or a part and parcel of Nature, rather than a member of society., "I wish to speak a word for Nature, for absolute freedom and wildness, as contrasted with a freedom and culture merely civil--to regard man as an inhabitant, or a part and parcel of Nature, rather than a member of society. I wish to make an extreme statement, if so I may make an emphatic one, for there are enough champions of civilization: the minister and the school committee and every one of you will take care of that." Henry David Thoreau, noted transcendentalist, wrote Walking as a message of the battle between the importance of nature and the pull of the demands of society, while at the same time writing his other environmental work, Walden. First delivered by Thoreau in 1851, Walking, or also known as The Wild, this essay was not only popular with the public, but also considered by Thoreau himself as, "... a sort of introduction to all that I may write hereafter." Genre: Nature, Sports & Recreation

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  1. This book is a gem—Thoreau’s timeless wisdom on nature and solitude feels fresh and inspiring. The paperback is in perfect condition, and free shipping was a nice bonus. A must-read for anyone who loves thoughtful reflections on walking and life. Highly recommend!

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