Wild Apples

"e;Wild Apples"e; is a fascinating and wonderfully-written essay concerning the history and variations of wild apple species by American naturalist Henry David Thoreau. One of Thoreau's major essays, "e;Wild Apples"e; perfectly conveys his profound love and appreciation of nature and it's many wonders. Highly recommended for lovers of nature writing and fans of Thoreau's seminal work. Contents include: "e;The History Of The Apple-tree"e;, "e;The Wild Apple"e;, "e;The Crab"e;, "e;How The Wild Apple Grows"e;, "e;The Fruit, And Its Flavor"e;, "e;Their Beauty"e;, "e;The Naming Of Them"e;, "e;The Last Gleaning"e;, and The 'Frozen-thawed' Apple"e;. Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862) was an American poet, philosopher, essayist, abolitionist, naturalist, development critic, and historian. He was also a leading figure in Transcendentalism, and is best known for his book "e;Walden"e;, a treatise on simple living in a natural environment. Other notable works by this author include: "e;The Landlord"e; (1843), "e;Reform and the Reformers"e; (1846-48), and "e;Slavery in Massachusetts"e; (1854). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.