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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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ISBN10: 1162932279
ISBN13: 9781162932279
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Yankee In Canada: With Anti-Slavery And Reform Papers is a collection of essays by the renowned American philosopher and writer, Henry David Thoreau. The book is a compilation of Thoreau's observations and experiences during his travels to Canada in the mid-19th century. Thoreau's writings cover a wide range of topics, including his views on the Canadian landscape, its people, and their customs. In addition, the book includes several essays on Thoreau's passionate advocacy for the abolition of slavery and his support for various social and political reforms. The essays are written in Thoreau's typical style, which is characterized by his keen observations, lyrical prose, and philosophical insights. A Yankee In Canada: With Anti-Slavery And Reform Papers is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on the social and political issues of its time.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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