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Walking by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of essays that explores the author's thoughts and experiences on the topic of walking. Thoreau was a renowned American philosopher, naturalist, and writer who believed that walking was a vital part of human existence. In this book, he reflects on the benefits of walking, both physical and mental, and the importance of connecting with nature. Thoreau's writing is poetic and reflective, and he muses on a wide range of topics, from the beauty of the natural world to the role of technology in society. He also discusses the spiritual and philosophical aspects of walking, arguing that it can be a form of meditation and a way to connect with the divine. Walking is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers to explore the world around them and to appreciate the simple pleasures of life.Nowadays almost all man's improvements, so called, as the building of houses and the cutting down of the forest and of all large trees, simply deform the landscape, and make it more and more tame and cheap. A people who would begin by burning the fences and let the forest stand!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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781169185296
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 34
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 286 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. Oktober 2024
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Walking by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of essays that explores the author's thoughts and experiences on the topic of walking. Thoreau was a renowned American philosopher, naturalist, and writer who believed that walking was a vital part of human existence. In this book, he reflects on the benefits of walking, both physical and mental, and the importance of connecting with nature. Thoreau's writing is poetic and reflective, and he muses on a wide range of topics, from the beauty of the natural world to the role of technology in society. He also discusses the spiritual and philosophical aspects of walking, arguing that it can be a form of meditation and a way to connect with the divine. Walking is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers to explore the world around them and to appreciate the simple pleasures of life.Nowadays almost all man's improvements, so called, as the building of houses and the cutting down of the forest and of all large trees, simply deform the landscape, and make it more and more tame and cheap. A people who would begin by burning the fences and let the forest stand!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.

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