Books by Henry David Thoreau

Walden

by Henry David Thoreau

(5,416 reviews)

An American masterwork in praise of nature, self-reliance, and the simple life I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had... See More

Walden: The Original 1854 Edition (A Henry David Thoreau Classics)

by Henry David Thoreau

(63 reviews)

Walden first published in 1854 as Walden; or, Life in the Woods) is a book by American transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau. The text is a reflection upon the author's simple living in natural surroundings. The work... See More

The Wisdom of Thoreau

by Henry David Thoreau

(6 reviews)

A collection of wise words on solitude, simplicity, nature, and life at Walden from the leader of the transcendentalist movement. In excerpts collected here from his most important works, Henry David Thoreau documents his... See More

October, or Autumnal Tints

by Henry David Thoreau

(21 reviews)

"A gorgeous edition" (Boston Globe) of Thoreau's classic work, enhanced with an illuminating essay and beautiful watercolors. Originally delivered as a lecture shortly before the writer's own death, Henry David Thoreau's... See More

The Portable Thoreau (Portable Library)

by Henry David Thoreau

(132 reviews)

An updated edition of Thoreau's most widely read works Self-described as "a mystic, a transcendentalist, and a natural philosopher to boot," Henry David Thoreau dedicated his life to preserving his freedom as a man and as... See More

The Essential Henry David Thoreau (Illustrated Collection of the Thoreau's Greatest Works): Philosophical & Autobiographical Books, Essays, Poetry, Translations & Biographies

by Henry David Thoreau

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Walden (Life in the Woods) A Week on the Concord and Merrimack... See More

Walden and Civil Disobedience (Mint Editions (The Natural World))

by Henry David Thoreau

(4 reviews)

In 1857 Henry David Thoreau moved to a small cabin in the woods near Walden Pond where he lived as a recluse from society for just over two years. In his time of self-prescribed isolation, Thoreau recorded his daily routine... See More

Civil Disobedience (Dover Thrift Editions)

by Henry David Thoreau

(402 reviews)

Thoreau advocates for nonviolent protest in his classic manifesto Motivated by his disgust with the US government, Henry David Thoreau's seminal philosophical essay enjoins individuals to stand against the ruling forces... See More

Poems of Nature

by Henry David Thoreau

(6 reviews)

The fifty poems here brought together under the title 'Poems of Nature' are perhaps two-thirds of those which Thoreau preserved. Many of them were printed by him, in whole or in part, among his early contributions to... See More

A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers (Annotated)

by Henry David Thoreau

(1 review)

A new edition of Henry David Thoreau's classic 1849 travel journal, a dizzying journey not just through nature but through religion, poetry, and history. A must-read for transcendentalists and fans of Thoreau's writing. See More

A Plea for Captain John Brown - Read to the citizens of Concord, Massachusetts on Sunday evening, October thirtieth, eighteen fifty-nine

by Henry David Thoreau

(36 reviews)

Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862) was an American poet, philosopher, essayist, abolitionist, naturalist, development critic, and historian. He was also a leading figure in Transcendentalism, and is best known for his book... See More

Thoreau's Animals

by Henry David Thoreau

(22 reviews)

From Thoreau's renowned Journal, a treasury of memorable, funny, and sharply observed accounts of his encounters with the wild and domestic animals of Concord Many of the most vivid writings in the renowned Journal of... See More

Transcendentalism: Essential Essays of Emerson & Thoreau

by Henry David Thoreau

(49 reviews)

This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossaryand notes to help the modern reader appreciate details that may otherwisebe confusing or overlooked.Funny, fascinating, irritating, andimpossible to ignore... See More

Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience

by Henry David Thoreau

(61 reviews)

"Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and... See More

The Maine Woods

by Henry David Thoreau

(148 reviews)

This is a reproduction of a classic text optimised for kindle devices. We have endeavoured to create this version as close to the original artefact as possible. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with... See More

Walden and Civil Disobedience (Collins Classics)

by Henry David Thoreau

(5 reviews)

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn... See More

Walden

by Henry David Thoreau

(5,187 reviews)

American author, naturalist, and abolitionist, Henry David Thoreau was a principal figure of the 19th century movement of Transcendentalism. Central to the philosophy is a belief that people, who are inherently good, are... See More

HENRY DAVID THOREAU - Ultimate Collection: 6 Books, 26 Essays & 60+ Poems, Including Translations. Biographies & Letters (Illustrated): Walden, The Maine ... Poems of Nature, Familiar Letters…

by Henry David Thoreau

(1 review)

This carefully crafted ebook: "HENRY DAVID THOREAU - Ultimate Collection" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Books Walden (Life in the Woods) A Week on the Concord and Merrimack... See More

Excursions

by Henry David Thoreau

(63 reviews)

Written by famous American essayist; poet; philosopher; abolitionist; naturalist; tax resister; development critic; surveyor; and historian - Henry David Thoreau; the present book 'Excursions' was first published in the year... See More

The Correspondence of Henry D. Thoreau: Volume 1: 1834 - 1848 (Writings of Henry D. Thoreau Book 24)

by Henry David Thoreau

(5 reviews)

This is the inaugural volume in the first full-scale scholarly edition of Thoreau's correspondence in more than half a century. When completed, the edition's three volumes will include every extant letter written or received... See More

Excursions and Poems

by Henry David Thoreau

(3 reviews)

The present book 'Excursions and Poems' was written by famous American essayist; poet; philosopher; abolitionist; naturalist; tax resister; development critic; surveyor; and historian - Henry David Thoreau. It was first... See More

Canoeing in the wilderness

by Henry David Thoreau

(132 reviews)

About the book The present book 'Canoeing in the wilderness' was written by famous American essayist; poet; philosopher; abolitionist; naturalist; tax resister; development critic; surveyor; and historian - Henry David... See More

Citizen Thoreau: Walden, Civil Disobedience, Life Without Principle, Slavery in Massachusetts, A Plea for Captain John Brown

by Richard F. Fleck

(2 reviews)

This set of timeless essays from the quintessential American shares his valuable philosophies on nature, solitude, slavery, religion, politics, fulfilling work, civil responsibilities, and more. WALDEN, Thoreau's beloved and... See More

Thoreau's Notes on Birds of New England

by Henry David Thoreau

(21 reviews)

During his two-year residence at Walden Pond, Henry David Thoreau became keenly aware of the natural world that surrounded him. Entries from his journals reflect his soulful, in-depth observations of local wildlife, and his... See More

Civil Disobedience

by Henry David Thoreau

(257 reviews)

The Book that Transformed America Resistance to Civil Government (Civil Disobedience) is an argument for disobedience to an unjust state by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau that was first published in 1849 and... See More

Walden and Civil Disobedience

by Henry David Thoreau

(2,011 reviews)

Walden is an American book written by noted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. The work is part personal declaration of independence, social experiment, voyage of... See More

Walden and Civil Disobedience (Penguin American Library)

by Henry David Thoreau

(2,016 reviews)

A transcendentalist classic on social responsibility and a manifesto that inspired modern protest movements Critical of 19th-century America's booming commercialism and industrialism, Henry David Thoreau moved to a small... See More

Walden and Other Writings

by Henry David Thoreau

(138 reviews)

Part philosophical treatise, part autobiography, and part revelation, Walden is theproduct of Thoreau's solitary stay at Walden Pond, in which he attempted "to live deep and suck out all of the marrow of life." Through rich... See More

Civil Disobedience, Solitude and Life Without Principle (Literary Classics)

by Henry David Thoreau

(13 reviews)

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) championed the belief that people of conscience were at liberty to follow their own opinions, and he wrote at length on subjects that either supported or explained his (at-the-time)... See More

The Daily Henry David Thoreau: A Year of Quotes from the Man Who Lived in Season

by Laura Dassow Walls

(62 reviews)

"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of each." Modernity rules our lives by clock and calendar, dividing the stream of time into units... See More