Summer - From the Journal of Henry David Thoreau

Summer - From the Journal of Henry David Thoreau

by Henry David Thoreau
Summer - From the Journal of Henry David Thoreau

Summer - From the Journal of Henry David Thoreau

by Henry David Thoreau
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Overview

First published in 1884, Summer - From the Journals of Henry David Thoreau is a charming volume of Thoreau's observations during the American summertime between the years of 1841 and 1859.

Full of enchanting descriptions, this enthusiastic volume spans the months of June and July, with daily entries illustrating Thoreau's experiences with the natural landscape over the 20 years they were collected. Highly evocative of the experience of summertime in nature, this selection of journal entries paint a beautiful picture of the sights and sounds of summer in New England, America, during the mid-19th century.

Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, philosopher and poet. He was a leading transcendentalist, best known for his reflections on simple living within nature - explored in his landmark work, Walden. He was a prolific writer, penning over 20 volumes of work in his lifetime.

Republished by Read & Co. Books, this remarkable volume of Thoreau's summertime observations is an essential read for fans of his work and those interested in American naturalist writing from the late 19th century.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781445554952
Publisher: Naismith Press
Publication date: 04/23/2010
Pages: 390
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.87(d)

About the Author

About The Author

Massachusetts native Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was a leading member of the American Transcendentalist movement, whose faith in nature was tested while Thoreau lived in a homemade hut at Walden Pond between 1845 and 1847. While there, Thoreau worked on the two books published in his lifetime: Walden and A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. The Maine Woods, Cape Cod, Excursions, and other works were published posthumously.

Date of Birth:

July 12, 1817

Date of Death:

May 6, 1862

Place of Birth:

Concord, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

Concord, Massachusetts

Education:

Concord Academy, 1828-33); Harvard University, 1837
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