Walden

Resource Information

The work Walden represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Vancouver Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Walden

Statement of responsibility

Henry David Thoreau ; introduction and annotations by Bill McKibben

Creator

• Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

Contributor

• McKibben, Bill

Author

• Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

Editor

• McKibben, Bill

Writer of introduction

• McKibben, Bill

Subject

• Wilderness areas -- Massachusetts | Walden Woods
• Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts | Walden Woods
• Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
• Solitude
• Natural history -- Massachusetts | Walden Woods
• Walden Woods (Mass.) -- Social life and customs

Genre

• Biography

Language

eng

Summary

In honor of the bicentennial of Henry David Thoreau's birth, this edition of Walden features an introduction and annotations by renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben. 'We need to understand that when Thoreau sat in the dooryard of his cabin 'from sunrise till noon, rapt in a revery, in undisturbed solitude and stillness, while the birds sang around or flitted noiseless through the house,' he was offering counsel and example exactly suited for our perilous moment in time.' --Bill McKibben, from the introduction. First published in 1854, Henry David Thoreau's groundbreaking book has influenced generations of readers and continues to inspire and inform anyone with an open mind, a love of nature, and a longing for simplicity and contemplation. Bill McKibben provides a newly revised introduction and helpful annotations that place Thoreau firmly in his role as cultural and spiritual seer. This beautiful edition of Walden, published in honor of the bicentennial of Thoreau's birth, is more accessible and relevant than ever in an age of technological change and ecological crisis

Biography type

contains biographical information

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

• 818/.303
• B

Index

no index present

LC call number

PS3048

LC item number

.A1 2017b

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography