Thoreau, the OG Hippie. Henry David Thoreau's timeless meditation on living simply in the natural world can be found in Walden. Thoreau describes in this profound work his experiment of living in a small cottage near Walden Pond, where he tried to find the essential truths of life and remove the distractions of society. Thoreau provides a contemplative examination of purpose, liberty, and moral integrity via his observations of the changing seasons, thoughts on isolation and independence, and insights on human nature. Walden challenges us to think about what it is to live intentionally by encouraging readers to stop, reflect, and re-connect with life's basic necessities. Walden; or, Life in the Woods by Henry David Thoreau is a Personal Memoir Novel, first published in 1854 in the United States. A Look Inside “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 to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practice resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms, and, if it proved to be mean, why then to get the whole and genuine meanness of it, and publish its meanness to the world; or if it were sublime, to know it by experience, and be able to give a true account of it in my next excursion.” — Henry David Thoreau About the Book Henry David Thoreau, who was critical of the burgeoning industrialism and commercialism in 19th-century America, relocated to a little hut in Concord, Massachusetts's woods in 1845. The story of his stay by Walden Pond, Walden, expresses the awe of a naturalist at the ordinary as well as the longing of a transcendentalist for spiritual truth and independence. However, Thoreau did not abstain from social and political issues in order to embrace isolation and simplicity. His antislavery and antiwar views are expressed in Civil Disobedience, which is also included in this anthology and has impacted resistance movements all over the world. Both provide insightful perspectives into a principled, independent, and unique life. A Stunning Reproduction At Jon Daniels Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best transcendentalist philosophy books, of all time, words strung together with such style and romantic precision, a spiritual growth book that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Henry David Thoreau buffs in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Books Specifics Original 1854 Text - 5.5 x 8.5 Inches - Matte Cover - White Paper Annotated Content Historical Context - Detailed 19th Century Historical bullet pointed context