Thoreau

Thoreau: His Home, Friends And Books is a book written by Annie Russell Marble and first published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive biography of the American philosopher and writer, Henry David Thoreau. It explores Thoreau's life, his family and friends, his literary works, and his views on nature, society, and politics.The book begins with a detailed account of Thoreau's childhood and family background, including his relationship with his parents and siblings. The author then delves into Thoreau's education, his early career as a teacher and writer, and his decision to live a simple and self-sufficient life in the woods of Concord, Massachusetts.Marble also provides a fascinating insight into Thoreau's social circle, including his friendships with Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and other notable figures of the time. The book also explores Thoreau's reading habits and his love for books, which influenced his writing and thinking.Throughout the book, Marble examines Thoreau's philosophy and ideas, including his belief in the importance of individualism, his critique of materialism and consumerism, and his advocacy for civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance.Thoreau: His Home, Friends And Books is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers a comprehensive portrait of one of America's most influential writers and thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.