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Natural History Essays (hb) Hardcover – April 1, 2011

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Celebrate the tradition of literary naturalists and writers who embrace the natural world as the setting for some of our most euphoric and serious experiences. These books map the intimate connections between the human and the natural world. Literary naturalists transcend political boundaries, social concerns, and historical milieus; they speak for what Henry Beston called the "other nations" of the planet. Their message acquires more weight and urgency as wild places become increasingly scarce.

• Print length 306 pages
• Language English
• Publisher Gibbs Smith
• Publication date April 1, 2011
• Dimensions 5.3 x 1 x 8 inches
• ISBN-10 9781423622284
• ISBN-13 978-1423622284
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The Natural History Essays includes essays from America's most renowned and beloved naturalist, Henry David Thoreau. It includes "Huckleberries," "Natural History of Massachusetts," "A Walk to Wachusett," "The Succession of Forest Trees," "A Winter Walk," "Wild Apples," "Autumnal Tints," and "Walking."

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HENRY DAVID THOREAU was an American author, poet, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, philosopher and leading transcendentalist. His writings on natural history and philosophy have become two sources of modern-day environmentalism.

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Some recent popular accounts of early naturalists in America are Robert Elman, First in the Field: America''s Pioneering Naturalists (New York: Mason / Charter, 1977): Wayne Henley, Naturalists History in America (New York: Quadrangle/The New York Times Book Company, 1977) ; and Joseph Kastner, A Species of Eternity (New York: Knopf , 1978).

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• ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1423622286
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gibbs Smith; Revised edition (April 1, 2011)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781423622284
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423622284
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 1 x 8 inches
• #780 in Nature Writing & Essays
• #933 in American Fiction Anthologies
• #2,459 in Essays (Books)

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Henry david thoreau.

David Thoreau, better known as Henry David Thoreau, was an American essayist, poet, philosopher, and naturalist. He was born on July 12, 1817, in Concord, Massachusetts, and was the third of four children. Thoreau grew up in a family of modest means but received a good education, attending Harvard University from 1833 to 1837.

After graduating from college, Thoreau began teaching at a public school in Concord, but he soon became disillusioned with the education system and left after only two weeks. He then turned to writing, and in 1845, he published his best-known work, “Walden; or, Life in the Woods,” which chronicled his experiences living alone in a cabin he had built on the shores of Walden Pond. To read Walden: https://amzn.to/3J3QYyV

Thoreau was deeply influenced by the transcendentalist movement, which emphasized individualism, self-reliance, and a close relationship with nature. He also became involved in the abolitionist movement and was a strong advocate for civil disobedience as a means of protesting unjust laws.

Thoreau’s other notable works include “Civil Disobedience,” an essay in which he argues that individuals have a moral obligation to resist unjust laws, and “A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers,” a travelogue that he wrote with his brother, John Thoreau.

Thoreau’s health began to decline in the 1850s, and he died on May 6, 1862, at the age of 44, of tuberculosis. Despite his relatively short life, Thoreau’s influence has been enormous, and he is considered one of the most important figures in American literature and philosophy.

Biography and Preface written by Frédéric Deltour, French Author and Spiritual Guide.

He shares with us his ideas about Thoreau's writings:

"Some of the benefits that readers can expect from reading “Walden” include a greater sense of inner peace, a deeper connection with nature, and an increased appreciation for the simple things in life. By adopting Thoreau’s philosophy of simplicity and detachment, readers can learn to let go of the things that hold them back and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

“Walden” is a call to simplicity, environmentalism, and spirituality. It is an important read for those seeking to better understand the importance of nature in our daily lives and how our relationship with it can help us find greater meaning and inner peace."

"Civil disobedience" is a revolutionary call to action. It is a call to reject the status quo, to rise up and reclaim our rights, autonomy, and dignity. It is a manifesto for civil disobedience and the rejection of unjust laws.

This book is an invitation to rebel against the status quo and to create a better world for all. It is a call to put our principles before our fears and to stand up for what is right. Civil disobedience is the path to a better future and this book will show you how to take that path."

Photo by Benjamin D. Maxham active 1848 - 1858 [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Major essays, major essays by henry d. thoreau:.

• A Walk to Wachusett » An essay about a journey Thoreau took with Richard Fuller, from Concord to the summit of Mount Wachusett located in Princeton, Massachusetts. (10 pages)
• A Winter Walk » An essay that deals with relationship with nature. It describes a walk taken by Thoreau during the winter. (10 pages)
• Autumnal Tints » Thoreau's classic essay about nature. Autumnal Tints eloquenty describes the colors of New England fall. (20 pages)
• Civil Disobedience » An essay, also known as Resistance to Civil Government, about the relationships between individual citizens and their government. (16 pages)
• Life Without Principle » An essay in which Thoreau condemns the American social system and lays out his program for righteous living. (13 pages)
• Natural History of Massachusetts » Natural History of Massachusetts is a half book review, half natural history essay, consisting of revised passages from Thoreau's journal. (14 pages)
• Slavery in Massachusetts » An essay based on a speech Thoreau gave at an anti-slavery rally at on July 4, 1854, after the reenslavement in Boston, Massachusetts of fugitive slave Anthony Burns. (10 pages)
• The Succession of Forest Trees » An essay in which Thoreau analyzes aspects of forest ecology and urges farmers to plant trees in natural patterns of succession. (10 pages)
• Walking » Walking is an essay on experiencing the natural world, focusing on relationship between nature and civilization. (21 pages)
• Wild Apples » An essay about history and variations of the wild apple species. Thoreau's love letter to wild apples. (16 pages)
• Other Essays » A Plea for Captain John Brown, Paradise (to be) Regained, Reform and the Reformers, Sir Walter Raleigh, The Highland Light, Aulus Persius Flaccus, Dark Ages, Herald of Freedom, Night and Moonlight...

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Celebrate the tradition of literary naturalists and writers who embrace the natural world as the setting for some of our most euphoric and serious experiences. These books map the intimate connections between the human and the natural world. Literary naturalists transcend political boundaries, social concerns, and historical milieus; they speak for what Henry Beston called the "other nations" of the planet. Their message acquires more weight and urgency as wild places become increasingly scarce.

HENRY DAVID THOREAU was an American author, poet, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, philosopher and leading transcendentalist. His writings on natural history and philosophy have become two sources of modern-day environmentalism.