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"The Maine Woods" is a characteristically Thoreauvian book: a personal account of exploration, of exterior and interior discovery in a natural setting, conveyed in taut, workmanlike prose… More...

"The Maine Woods" is a characteristically Thoreauvian book: a personal account of exploration, of exterior and interior discovery in a natural setting, conveyed in taut, workmanlike prose. Thoreau's evocative renderings of the life of the primitive forest?its mountains, waterways, fauna, flora, and inhabitants?are valuable in themselves. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Writings of Henry David Thoreau: The Maine Woods. by Henry David Thoreau &quot;The Maine Woods&quot; is a characteristically Thoreauvian book: a personal account of exploration, of exterior and interior discovery in a natural setting, conveyed in taut, workmanlike prose. Thoreau&#039;s evocative renderings of the life of the primitive forest&mdash;its mountains, waterways, fauna, flora, and inhabitants&mdash;are valuable in themselves. But his impassioned protest against despoilment in the name of commerce and sport, which even by the 1850s threatened to deprive Americans of the &quot;tonic of wildness,&quot; makes &quot;The Maine Woods&quot; an especially vital book for our time. This edition presents Thoreau&#039;s fullest account of the wilderness as he intended it. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The Maine Woods is a characteristically Thoreauvian book: a personal account of exploration, of exterior and interior discovery in a natural setting, conveyed in taut, workmanlike prose. Thoreau's evocative renderings of the life of the primitive forest--its mountains, waterways, fauna, flora, and inhabitants--are valuable in themselves. But his impassioned protest against despoilment in the name of commerce and sport, which even by the 1850s threatened to deprive Americans of the "tonic of wildness," makes The Maine Woods an especially vital book for our time. This edition presents Thoreau's fullest account of the wilderness as he intended it. Author Biography American author, naturalist, philosopher, and leading transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) is best known for his book Walden and his essay Civil Disobedience. His lasting contributions to American literature focus on natural history, self-sufficient living, and individuality. Details ISBN0691062242 Author Henry David Thoreau Short Title WRITINGS OF HENRY DAVID THOREA Publisher Princeton University Press Series His the Writings of Henry D. Thoreau Language English ISBN-10 0691062242 ISBN-13 9780691062242 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 917.410 Year 1972 Publication Date 1972-07-31 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Edited by Joseph J. Moldenhauer Birth 1817 Death 1862 Residence MA, US Pages 392 Translated from English Subtitle The Maine Woods Replaced by 9780691118772 DOI 10.1604/9780691062242 UK Release Date 1972-07-21 AU Release Date 1972-07-21 NZ Release Date 1972-07-21 US Release Date 1972-07-21 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137625316; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780691062242, Type: NA, Publication Name: NA, Publication Year: 1972, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: The Writings of Henry David Thoreau: the Maine Woods, Item Height: 203mm, Topic: Memorials, Item Width: 127mm, Item Weight: 624g, Number of Pages: 494 Pages, Princeton University Press<