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Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

Civil disobedience, and other essays / Henry David Thoreau ; [editor of this volume, Philip Smith]. - v, 90 pages ; 21 cm. - Dover thrift editions . - Dover thrift editions .

Civil disobedience (1849) -- Slavery in Massachusetts (1854) -- A plea for Captain John Brown (1860) -- Walking (1862) -- Life without principle (1863).

Philosopher, naturalist, poet and rugged individualist, Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) has inspired generations of readers to think for themselves, to follow the dictates of their own conscience and to make an art of their lives. This representative sampling of his thought includes five of his most frequently cited and read essays: 'Civil Disobedience, ' his most powerful and influential political essay, exalts the law of conscience over civil law.

ISBN: 0486275639 9780486275635

LCCN: 93015708

Nat. Bib. No.: GB9361234 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 006-72784 uk 048-62756 uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Government, Resistance to
Civil disobedience
English prose literature

LC Class. No.: PS3051 / .C5 1993

Dewey Class. No.: 814/.3

Report. No.: 93015708