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| A meandering ode to the simple act and accomplished art of taking a walk. Profound and humorous, companionable and curmudeonly, Walking, by America's first nature writer, is your personal and portable guide to the activity that, like no other, awakens the senses and the soul to the "absolute freedom and wildness" of nature. |
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 It helped to open my eyes to the world around me! |
| Review Date: March 14, 1999 |
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| It is a perfect little book to carry with you for inspiration. It makes me want to take a walk... and the beautiful thing about this book is that it allows me to take a walk in my mind without ever leaving my office or room. I have and will continue to read it over and over. |
In defense of wilderness
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| Review Date: January 10, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Gary Sprandel, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| More than any book, this argues for experiencing nature and preserving wilderness. Thoreau himself saw that fewer passenger pigeons were visiting and even then was aware of threats. Though first spoken in lectures on 1851, and 1856-1857, and published in June 1862 Atlantic Monthly, a month after his death, it still speak to us in the 21st century. For example ".. what would become of us, if we walked only in a garden or a mall?", . "In wilderness is the preservation of the world." , "To preserve wild animals implies generally the creation of a forest for them to dwell in or resort to. So it is with man". So lace up your shoes, grab your binoculars, and go for a walk and join the tribe of squirrels! |
Still Relevant
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| Review Date: February 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Gregg Perez, Tecumseh, MI United States |
| The words of Thoreau are familiar to all those who have experienced life in the woods. His philosophies and observations are just as relevant today as they were when he first wrote them. In more eloquent words Thoreau explains how In the woods and wild places we find fuel for the soul. Without them we become stagnant in physicality and mentality. I recommend this book to anyone interested in conservation. |
A true classic on your kindle
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| Review Date: June 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Gene Bowker, Aiken, SC |
I've always loved Walden and Thoreau's other books. The Kindle makes it easy to take it with you. When you are out walking you can have Thoreau's classic words with you.
The book is great, no noticed typos in the book. |
Great essay but...
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| Review Date: June 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Robert L. Murphy, Salt Lake City |
| This is one of Thoreau's best essays. But you can find it free in about fifty places on the internet. |
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