1817-1862

In 1846 Concord, Massachusetts, sixteen-year-old Oliver Puckle, a reporter for his uncle's newspaper, investigates a woman's murder, aided by the tracking skills of his Algonquin friend, Charley Bigbow, and the deductive skills of Henry David Thoreau.

Provides a biography of nineteenth-century American writer Henry David Thoreau, an original critical analysis of his works, two other significant critical essays, a Thoreau chronology, and primary and secondary bibliographies.

Looks at the life and philosophies of the American author and philosopher.

An unabridged republication of nineteenth-century essayist Henry David Thoreau's reflections on the natural world, written during a two year period when he lived alone in a cabin on the shores of Walden Pond.

An alternate profile of the iconic American and environmental writer explores Thoreau's contributions as an activist, organizer, and adventurer who was more social than his reclusive persona suggested.

Profiles the relationship between Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson and discusses how that friendship affected each author's writings.

Discusses the life, views, and personal characteristics of the Concord, MA author Henry David Thoreau.