Civil Disobedience and Other Essays

by Henry David Thoreau

Overview

Philosopher, naturalist and rugged individualist, Thoreau has inspired generations of readers to think for themselves and to find meaning and beauty in nature. This representative sampling includes five of his most frequently read and cited essays: 'On the Duty of Civil Disobedience' (1849), 'Life without Principle' (1863), 'Slavery in Massachusetts' (1854), 'A Plea for Captain John Brown' (1869) and 'Walking' (1862). Reprinted from standard editions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607961031
Publisher:	Beta Nu Publishing
Publication date:	04/02/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	140
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Essayist, poet, and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau (1817–62) ranks among America's foremost nature writers. The Concord, Massachusetts native spent most of his life observing the natural world of New England, and his thoughts on leading a simple, independent life are captured in his best-known work, Walden.

Date of Birth:

July 12, 1817

Date of Death:

May 6, 1862

Place of Birth:

Concord, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

Concord, Massachusetts

Education:

Concord Academy, 1828-33); Harvard University, 1837

Table of Contents

Civil Disobedience (1849) 3
Slavery in Massachusetts (1854) 11
A Plea for Captain John Brown (1860) 17
Walking (1862) 25
Life without Principle (1863) 38