Civil Disobedience, and Other Essays

by Thoreau, Henry David
ISBN: 9780486275635
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Philosopher, naturalist, poet and rugged individualist, Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) has inspired generations of readers to think for themselves, to follow the dictates of their own conscience and to make an art of their lives. This representative sampling of his thought includes five of his most frequently cited and read essays: "Civil Disobedience," his most powerful and influential political essay, exalts the law of conscience over civil law. "Life without Principle" distills the essence of Thoreau's philosophy of self-reliance and individualism. "Slavery in Massachusetts" is a searing attack on government condonation of slavery. "A Plea for Captain John Brown" is an eloquent defense of the radical abolitionist, while "Walking" celebrates the joys of that activity and pleads for conservation of the earth's wild places. The latter essay is recognized as one of the pioneer documents in the conservation and national park movement in America.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Thoreau, Henry David
  • ISBN: 9780486275635
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.20 x 0.26
  • Number Of Pages: 90
  • Publication Year: 1993

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  • A good primer to see if you want to delve further

    Nicholas T. - 5 years 11 months ago

    This is the first I've read of this author, and it took a little while to warm up to his style, but by the end of this slim volume I was prepared to seek out other works by HDT (as I like to call him now). HDT is pleasantly outspoken, a little ornery and ultimately endearing.