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Description
""Cape Cod"" is a book written by Henry D. Thoreau, a famous American philosopher, poet, and naturalist. The book is a collection of essays that Thoreau wrote during his two trips to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in 1849 and 1855. Thoreau's writing in ""Cape Cod"" is a combination of personal observations, philosophical musings, and poetic descriptions of the natural beauty of the Cape. He explores the history and culture of the area, as well as the flora and fauna that he encounters during his travels. Thoreau's writing in ""Cape Cod"" is characterized by his keen eye for detail and his ability to find beauty in the most ordinary things. He writes about the changing seasons, the shifting sands, and the tides that shape the landscape of Cape Cod. He also reflects on the impact of human activity on the natural world, particularly the destruction of the forests and the depletion of fish stocks. Throughout the book, Thoreau's love of nature and his deep reverence for the natural world are evident. ""Cape Cod"" is a classic work of American literature that continues to inspire readers with its vivid descriptions of the beauty and wonder of the natural world.1908. A minor work by Thoreau, Cape Cod illustrates the qualities that define his greatest works: his clarity and ease of style, and his concreteness as a naturalist and observer of nature and society. Compiled from magazine articles published in the 1850s after his death, these chapters detail several short trips he made to Cape Cod between 1849 and 1855. Contents: The Shipwreck; Stagecoach Views; The Plains of Nauset; The Beach; The Wellfleet Oysterman; The Beach Again; Across the Cape; The Highland Light; The Sea and the Desert; and Provincetown. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 388
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781432617042
- Date de parution :
- 11-01-05
- Format:
- Livre relié
- Format numérique:
- Genaaid
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 734 g
