Thoreau, Henry David

The Maine Woods, Civil Disobedience and Other Essays, Walden (Or Life In The Woods), Cape Cod; Four [4] Volumes

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2000. Collector's Edition. Light brown leather over boards with four raised bands. Titling in gilt with gilt leaf pattern on spine panels and front cover. Bronze moire end papers and matching satin bookmarks still tucked in. 5.5" x 8.25", ~200+ pp. per each of four volumes. These books represent the full evolution of Thoreau's intellect: moving from his early, deeply immersive excursions into raw nature, to his foundational philosophical and political defiance, and finally to his mature, deeply scientific reflections on the American landscape. Near as new. All edges gilted, originally purchased for shelf value, not intended to be read, hence, very fine condition. Item #3422

"Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only no indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind." (p 23 Walden).

Price: $250.00