Walden Pond (New England Landmarks) [Hardcover]

Henry David Thoreau (Author), Bonnie McGrath (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Series: New England Landmarks | Publication Date: February 7, 2001

The only book in print with photos of Walden Pond exclusively, this is a loving study of a great New England landmark by a lifetime visitor. A photographer and environmentalist, McGrath has captured Walden in all seasons and moods. Her beautiful color images are matched with quotations from Thoreau's Walden, so that the reader can stand in the writer's shoes and see what he saw when he experienced Life in the Woods.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Walden Pond is one of New England's most cherished landmarks. On a solitary walk at dawn or dusk, it is a place of serenity and pristine beauty. At the height of a hot summer's day its beach is alive with families at play. For those inspired by the life and thought of Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond is steeped in history and soul.

The photographys in this collection are the work of a lifelong visitor to Walden. Matched with quotations from "Walden", of "Life in the Woods", they allow the reader to stand in Thoreau's shoes and see what he did while gathering observations for his great work. In his later years, Thoreau wrote that Walden "is itself unchanged, the same water which my youthful eyes fell on." A century and a half later, the essence of Walden remains.

About the Author

A native of New England, Bonnie McGrath first visited Walden Pond as a child and today walks its shores many times a year. A mother of two and grandmother of three, Bonnie earned her BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art. A graphic designer and thirty-year veteran of book publishing, she exhibits her photos throughout Eastern New England. Her images have also appeared in numerous publications both regional and nationwide.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Commonwealth Editions (February 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889833185
• ISBN-13: 978-1889833187
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,657,286 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful souvenir of Walden Pond, September 22, 2011

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This review is from: Walden Pond (NE Landmarks) (Hardcover)

I bought this book at the shop at Walden Pond, and enjoy revisiting the pond and dipping into Thoreau's thought every time I browse in it. It has substantial quotes from Thoreau's writings, accompanied by beautiful photographs that illuminate them.