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100 1 _aThoreau, Henry David,
_d1817-1862
245 1 0 _aExcursions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aIncludes a biographical sketch By Ralph Waldo Emerson.
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excursions_(anthology)
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-01
505 0 _aBiographical sketch [by R.W. Emerson] -- Natural history of Massachusetts -- A walk to Wachusett -- The landlord -- A winter walk -- The succession of forest trees -- Walking -- Autumnal tints -- Wild apples -- Night and moonlight.
508 _aCharles Bidwell and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Excursions" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of essays and nature writings reflective of the mid-19th century. The work explores Thoreau's contemplative relationship with nature, his philosophies on life, and his experiences during his walks in the natural landscapes of Massachusetts. Each essay serves as a window into his thoughts on natural history, society, and personal freedom, showcasing his profound appreciation for the environment. The opening of "Excursions" includes a biographical sketch by Ralph Waldo Emerson that introduces Thoreau's character, emphasizing his independence, intellectual pursuits, and connection to nature. Thoreau is depicted as a nonconformist, choosing a life of solitude and study rather than conventional employment, and living simply while immersed in the natural world around him. Emerson outlines Thoreau's encounters and experiments with nature, including his work as a land surveyor, and hints at his various explorations of philosophical and moral questions throughout his life and writings. This foundational sketch sets the tone for the essays that follow, highlighting Thoreau's unique perspective and commitment to understanding the deeper truths of existence as expressed through the beauty of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
700 1 _aEmerson, Ralph Waldo,
_d1803-1882
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9846
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