In July 1845, Henry David Thoreau built a small cottage in the
woods near Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. During the two
years and two months he spent there, he began to write Walden, a
chronicle of his communion with nature that became one of the most
influential and compelling books in American literature. Since its
first publication on August 9, 1854, by Ticknor and Fields, the
work has become a classic, beloved for its message of living simply
and in harmony with nature. This edition of Walden features
exquisite wood engravings by Michel McCurdy, one of America's
leading engravers and woodblock artists. McCurdy's engravings bring
the text to life--and illuminate the spirit of Thoreau's prose.
Also included is a foreword by noted author, environmentalist, and
naturalist Terry Tempest Williams who reflects upon Thoreau's
message that as we explore our world and ourselves, we draw ever
closer to the truth of our connectedness.
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