walden pond (middlesex county, mass.)

"The story of Henry David Thoreau's time at Walden Pond is contrasted with businessman Frederic Tudor's scheme to cut 180 tons of ice from Walden Pond and transport it to India"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the history of Walden Pond, the Massachusetts pond made famous by Thoreau more than 150 years ago, detailing the geography of the pond, Thoreau's and Emerson's experiences of Walden over their lifetimes, the growth of the pond as a site of spiritual and literary pilgrimages, and the battle to protect the pond from developers.

Provides a comprehensive history of Walden Pond, the natural area made famous by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau.

Excerpts from Thoreau's Walden highlight his belief in the inherent value of living life in harmony with nature.

Presents more than thirty photos of Walden Pond and its adjoining woods, accompanied by quotations from Henry David Thoreau's "Walden.".

Excerpts from Thoreau's Walden highlight his belief in the inherent value of living life in harmony with nature.