A Yankee In Canada

A Yankee In Canada

Henry D. Thoreau / Henry DThoreau

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781425498528
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''A Yankee In Canada: With Anti-Slavery And Reform Papers'' is a collection of essays by American author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. The book chronicles Thoreau’s travels through Canada in the mid-19th century, during which he reflects on the differences between American and Canadian society, politics, and customs. Thoreau also includes several essays on the abolition of slavery and other social reform movements of the time. Written in Thoreau’s signature style, the book is a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of the intersections of politics, society, and the natural world.The First Part Of This Book Describes A Trip To Canada. The Second Part Comprises Slavery In Massachusetts; Prayers; Civil Disobedience; A Plea For Captain John Brown; Paradise (To Be) Regained; Herald Of Freedom; Thomas Carlyle And His Works; Life Without Principle; Wendel Phillips Before The Concord Lyceum; The Last Days Of John Brown.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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