A Yankee in Canada with Anti Slavery and Reform Papers - Henry D Thoreau - Bog

""A Yankee in Canada with Anti Slavery and Reform Papers"" is a collection of essays and observations by American transcendentalist and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau. The book chronicles his travels through Canada in the mid-19th century and offers his thoughts on a range of topics, including nature, politics, and social justice. Thoreau's anti-slavery and reform papers are also included in this collection, showcasing his passionate advocacy for abolitionism and his belief in the power of individual action to effect change. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential thinkers and writers, and offers insight into the social and political climate of the time.1866. Thoreau was an American essayist, poet, and practical philosopher, best-known for his autobiographical story of life in the woods, Walden. Thoreau was one of the leading personalities in New England Transcendentalism. His Civil Disobedience influenced Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. This collection of Thoreau's writings is most notable for the inclusion of the highly influential essay Civil Disobedience as well as Life without Principal. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.