thoreau, henry david

Introduces the life and writings of American author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, best known for living two years along the shores of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts.

Presents a fully annotated version of Henry David Thoreau's three essays describing his experiences in the Maine woods amidst Native Americans and loggers. Draws on Thoreau's letters and journals to discuss the biographical, historical, and geographical aspects of these excursions into nature.

Looks at some of the sociological ideas of nineteenth-century philosopher and nature writer Henry David Thoreau.

Examines the life and work of Henry David Thoreau, contending that he was not, as many people think, a loner, and discussing his work ethic, business sense, relationships, hobbies, and more.

"The Adventures of Henry Thoreau-chronicling the ten years in his life beginning with Harvard in 1837 and ending as he walked away from Walden Pond after living in his long dreamed-of cabin for only two years--tells the dramatic (and at times heartbreaking) story of how a troubled young man found a meaningful life in a tempestuous era"--Provided by publisher.

Eighteen-year-old Larry retreats to Walden Pond and a meeting with a spiritual guru who convinces him to join his study group; but after a while, Larry begins to question his own grasp of reality.

A little mouse becomes friendly with the lone man living at Walden Pond.

"Seventeen-year-old 'Hank,' who can't remember his identity, finds himself in Penn Station with a copy of Thoreau's Walden as his only possession and must figure out where he's from and why he ran away."--Provided by publisher.