Walden : Gilded Pocket Edition by Henry David Thoreau 9781398840300

Walden : Gilded Pocket Edition

£8.99 GBP
£8.99 GBP
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Robert Frost once declared, "In one book ... he surpasses everything we have had in America". This exquisite gilded pocket edition showcases the remarkable memoir of Henry David Thoreau, a man who abandoned the trappings of society to embrace a life of quiet contemplation by Walden Pond. For two years, he meticulously documented his observations, weaving together a tapestry of natural history and philosophical musings.

Walden is a masterful exploration of human solitude and our intrinsic connection to the natural world. Its rejection of materialism and championing of self-reliance have cemented its status as a seminal work of transcendentalism, environmentalism, and personal enlightenment. Despite the passage of over 150 years, Thoreau's insights remain startlingly relevant in our modern age.

This collector's edition is a feast for the senses, boasting gilded page edges, gold embossing on the cover, and elegant patterned endpapers. It breathes new life into this cornerstone of American liberal thought, presenting it in a form as captivating as its content.

Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this pocket-sized treasure is one of many beautifully crafted editions of iconic literary works. With its striking foil embellishments and luxurious ivory paper, it makes for an ideal gift for devotees of classic literature, or a splendid addition to one's own collection.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781398840300
Book Author: Henry David Thoreau
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Arcturus
Book Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Book Dimensions: 138 x 173 x 24 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-03-01
Book Pagination: 320 pages, Imitation cloth with foil blocking
Book Weight: 290g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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