Guide To Walden Pond

An Exploration of the History, Nature, Landscape, and Literature of One of America's Most Iconic Places

By Robert M. Thorson | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

An exploration of the history, nature, landscape, and literature of one of America’s most iconic places

This is the first guidebook to Henry David Thoreau’s most defining place, visited by half a million people each year and widely known as the fountainhead of America's environmental consciousness.
   Using this guide, both armchair readers and trail-walkers alike can amble around the pond’s shoreline, pausing at fifteen special places to learn about people, historic events, and the natural world. Thoreau will be a constant companion via quotes from Walden. Stop by stop, the place of his book will merge with the book of his place.
   Abundantly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, this guide is a must-have for a meaningful, engaging tour of Walden Pond as well as a souvenir of a visit.

Special Thanks
 
Concord Free Public Library
Concord Museum
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Thoreau Farm Trust
Thoreau Society
Walden Woods Project

Editions of Guide To Walden Pond

Paperback
ISBN 9781328969217
EBook
ISBN 9781328969842

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An exploration of the history, nature, landscape, and literature of one of America’s most iconic places

This is the first guidebook to Henry David Thoreau’s most defining place, visited by half a million people each year and widely known as the fountainhead of America's environmental consciousness.
   Using this guide, both armchair readers and trail-walkers alike can amble around the pond’s shoreline, pausing at fifteen special places to learn about people, historic events, and the natural world. Thoreau will be a constant companion via quotes from Walden. Stop by stop, the place of his book will merge with the book of his place.
   Abundantly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, this guide is a must-have for a meaningful, engaging tour of Walden Pond as well as a souvenir of a visit.

Special Thanks
 
Concord Free Public Library
Concord Museum
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Thoreau Farm Trust
Thoreau Society
Walden Woods Project

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guide To Walden Pond about?

An exploration of the history, nature, landscape, and literature of one of America’s most iconic places

This is the first guidebook to Henry David Thoreau’s most defining place, visited by half a million people each year and widely known as the fountainhead of America's environmental consciousness.
   Using this guide, both armchair readers and trail-walkers alike can amble around the pond’s shoreline, pausing at fifteen special places to learn about people, historic events, and the natural world. Thoreau will be a constant companion via quotes from Walden. Stop by stop, the place of his book will merge with the book of his place.
   Abundantly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, this guide is a must-have for a meaningful, engaging tour of Walden Pond as well as a souvenir of a visit.

Special Thanks
 
Concord Free Public Library
Concord Museum
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Thoreau Farm Trust
Thoreau Society
Walden Woods Project

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Guide To Walden Pond?

History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas

Where can I read a sample of Guide To Walden Pond?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781328969217

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Guide To Walden Pond?

Robert M. Thorson

Who is the Publisher of the book Guide To Walden Pond?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Guide To Walden Pond is available as paperback(ISBN 9781328969217) and ebook(ISBN 9781328969842)

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