Thoreau on Man and Nature: A compilation from the writings of Henry D. Thoreau

by Arthur G. Volkman

Genres: Nature

Reviews

[Ruth Bookridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is packed with wisdom! I've read it twice and each time I learned something new. Thoreau's encouragements to live simply and immerse oneself in nature are so important. I feel like going for a nature walk after reading this. Here is a poignant passage: "Our lives are frittered away by detail. An honest man had hardly need to count more than his 10 fingers, or in extreme cases, he may add his toes and lump the rest. I say, let your affairs be as two or three, not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumbnail." This book is the remedy for the busy person looking to slow down and re-focus.

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true gem of timeless wisdom

[Joy Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

HD Thoreau easily makes my list of "Most Eloquent MFers Ever" and this slim volume is nothin but a bunch of proof of his skill in that dept.

[Gytha Chapman-Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

an excellent compilation, only driving the desire for more 🌿

[Tessy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful writing, eloquent, and the short paragraphs are basically in quote form, so easily digestible. A 30-45 minute read when you need some advice or a soothing read. Thoreau really is a genius.