Life of Henry David Thoreau
by Henry Salt
Chapter 1 of 19 Chapter 1, Part I
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- Running time
- 7 h 44 min
- Language
- English
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- PhyllisV
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About this recording
Henry David Thoreau was a fascinating man, contributing vast amounts of information on nature history, leading the way for environmentalism. He also was a philosopher, abolitionist, anarchist, writer, poet, and a bit of a mystery. He is best known for his book 'Walden', and his essay on 'Civil Disobedience'. This early biography by Henry Salt is highly regarded by Thoreau scholars. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli