Familiar Letters - The Writings of Henry David Thoreau

This is a collection of letters written by American naturalist Henry David Thoreau. 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). The letters in this volume are of a personal and intimate nature, and provide an unparalleled glimpse of both man and mind. "e;Familiar Letters"e; is highly recommended for fans of Thoreau's work, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "e;Years Of Discipline"e;, "e;Golden Age Of Achievement"e;, and "e;Friends And Followers"e;. 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.