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A Yankee In Canada: With Anti-Slavery And Reform Papers

A Yankee In Canada: With Anti-Slavery And Reform Papers

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Black American StudiesGeneral Political ScienceGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 054809280X
ISBN13: 9780548092804
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Yankee In Canada: With Anti-Slavery And Reform Papers is a collection of essays and observations by the renowned American philosopher, poet, and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. The book chronicles Thoreau's travels through Canada in the mid-19th century, during which he recorded his observations on the natural environment, the people he encountered, and the political and social issues of the day. The book also includes several of Thoreau's essays on topics such as slavery, civil disobedience, and the role of the individual in society. Thoreau's writing is characterized by his unique perspective on the world, his love of nature, and his commitment to social justice. Overall, A Yankee In Canada: With Anti-Slavery And Reform Papers offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential thinkers, and provides valuable insights into the issues that continue to shape our world today.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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