Walking [Paperback]

Henry David Thoreau (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 1988

In this charming little book, Thoreau treats his subject as if it were a walk itself. As he wanders, so do his thoughts. Thoreau walked both for exercise of mind and body and as a way of exploring his inner and outer worlds.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

A meandering ode to the simple act and accomplished art of taking a walk. Profound and humorous, companionable and curmudgeonly. Walking, by America's first nature writer, is your personal and portable guide to the activity that, like no other, awakens the senses and soul to the 'absolute freedom and wildness' of nature.

About the Author

American author, naturalist, philosopher, and leading transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) is best known for his book Walden and his essay Civil Disobedience. His lasting contributions to American literature focus on natural history, self-sufficient living, and individuality.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Applewood Books (December 12, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557091005
• ISBN-13: 978-1557091000
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,924,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Outdoors & Nature > Nature Writing

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45 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In defense of wilderness, January 10, 2005

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Gary Sprandel (Frankfort, Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walking (Little Books of Wisdom) (Paperback)

More than any book, this argues for experiencing nature and preserving wilderness. Thoreau himself saw that fewer passenger pigeons were visiting and even then was aware of threats. Though first spoken in lectures on 1851, and 1856-1857, and published in June 1862 Atlantic Monthly, a month after his death, it still speak to us in the 21st century. For example ".. what would become of us, if we walked only in a garden or a mall?", . "In wilderness is the preservation of the world." , "To preserve wild animals implies generally the creation of a forest for them to dwell in or resort to. So it is with man". So lace up your shoes, grab your binoculars, and go for a walk and join the tribe of squirrels!

61 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It helped to open my eyes to the world around me!, March 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Walking (Little Books of Wisdom) (Paperback)

It is a perfect little book to carry with you for inspiration. It makes me want to take a walk... and the beautiful thing about this book is that it allows me to take a walk in my mind without ever leaving my office or room. I have and will continue to read it over and over.

60 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It Takes You To Another Place, September 22, 2000

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hikingShoe "mattshoemaker" (Middletown, Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walking (Little Books of Wisdom) (Paperback)

I bought this book after reading about Henry David Thoreau in my high school literature book. He writes about his love of nature and tries to show others how to enjoy it. This book brings out the beauty of all the surroundings that many people pass by every day. It also encouraged me to get out and live up my ocasional stroll around the neighborhood. I took this book to school and it even helped relieve me a little stress. I recommend this book to all nature lovers.